Median Earnings (1yr)
$159,756
95th percentile (95th in PA)
Sample Size
65
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Pennsylvania graduates earn $160k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Pennsylvania$159,756$133,369
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus$103,582$94,015
Immaculata University$103,572$94,014
Drexel University$100,899$100,152
Gwynedd Mercy University$100,282
Point Park University$97,728
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$21,524$103,582
Immaculata University
Immaculata
$28,550$103,572
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$60,663$100,899
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley
$38,310$100,282
Point Park University
Pittsburgh
$38,160$97,728

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Pennsylvania, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.