Business/Commerce at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

UPitt-Johnstown's business program sits right at Pennsylvania's median for earnings—$45,781 in the first year—which tells you something important: this is a solidly middle-of-the-pack option in a state with genuine alternatives. While it ranks in the 60th percentile among Pennsylvania business programs, that's partly because the state has several underperformers dragging down the median. You're paying nearly the exact state average in debt ($26,625) for exactly average Pennsylvania outcomes. Nationally, the program falls to the 40th percentile, and graduates earn about $1,700 less than the typical business major nationwide.

The debt burden is reasonable at 0.58 times first-year earnings—manageable for most graduates—and earnings do grow 13% by year four to nearly $52,000. That's steady if unspectacular progress. The 96% admission rate suggests this is an accessible option for students who might not get into more selective Pennsylvania business schools, but the wide availability of seats means you're not getting the network effects or recruiting advantages that come with more competitive programs.

For Pennsylvania families seeking an affordable business degree close to home, this delivers what you'd expect: reasonable debt, middle-tier outcomes, and predictable career progression. Just know that schools like Temple and Washington & Jefferson produce noticeably stronger earnings within the same state system, so if your student can gain admission elsewhere, it's worth comparing the full package.