Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How University of Pennsylvania graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $159,399 | $241,566 | +52% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $100,509 | $200,778 | +100% |
| University of California-Davis | $133,463 | $145,835 | +9% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $85,075 | $103,980 | +22% |
| Messiah University | $48,100 | $51,791 | +8% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia | $66,104 | $159,399 | $241,566 | — | — |
 La Roche UniversityPittsburgh | $33,120 | $187,137 | — | — | — |
 Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg | $40,640 | $48,100 | $51,791 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $60,446 | — | — | — |
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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.