Eastern University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eastern University at a glance

• 2,404

  students enrolled

• 1,453

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $26,662

  average net price a year

  Tuition $36,760

• $41,580

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,655

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Eastern University

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

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• 247

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 14%

  ask for AI skills

  34 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Delaware County

  2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $88,576

  median household income

  Delaware County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (51 open), sales (32 open), operations (20 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (6 open), strategy (5 open).

Hiring most: Lincoln National (56), Lincoln Financial Group (20), Main Line Health (12), Incyte (11), Airgas (9), Wawa (8), Chester-Upland School District (7), Elwyn California (6).

What they hire for: Finance (51), Sales (32), Engineering (25), Data & Analytics (23), Operations (20), Clinical (7). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Delaware County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Delaware County at Chester CityChester · 610-447-3350 · 8am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• PA CareerLink - Delaware County Community CollegeMedia · 610-723-1220 · 8:00am - 4:00pm, closed Fridays during summer semesters

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Eastern University?

Eastern University enrolls about 2,404 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,453 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eastern University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,580 six years after entry and $51,655 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Eastern University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Eastern University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Eastern University?

247 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lincoln National has the most openings.