DeSales University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

DeSales University at a glance

• 2,128

  students enrolled

• 878

  degrees and certificates a year

• 72%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,643

  average net price a year

  Tuition $43,000

• $52,721

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,295

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

DeSales University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around DeSales University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lehigh County, where the college is.

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• 306

  open professional jobs

• 23

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Lehigh County

  2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,493

  median household income

  Lehigh County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (32 open), sales (45 open), operations (66 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (21 open).

Hiring most: PPL (39), Lutron (34), Apci Credit Union (9), Thermo Fisher Scientific (8), Chobani (6), Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (5), Honeywell International (5), Keystone Consulting Engineers (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (67), Operations (66), Sales (45), Finance (32), Human Resources (21), Administration (8). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.

• PA CareerLink - Lehigh ValleyAllentown · 610-437-5627 · 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is DeSales University?

DeSales University enrolls about 2,128 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It awards about 878 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at DeSales University?

72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do DeSales University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,721 six years after entry and $61,295 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does DeSales University offer AI or data science degrees?

DeSales University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near DeSales University?

306 open professional jobs are listed in Lehigh County, 23 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. PPL has the most openings.