Messiah University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,259
students enrolled
890
degrees and certificates a year
75%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$26,502
average net price a year
Tuition $39,700
$50,192
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,064
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 29% | 262 |
| Business & management | 16% | 142 |
| Education | 15% | 135 |
| Visual & performing arts | 8% | 75 |
| Engineering | 5% | 48 |
AI and data programs
Messiah 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 Messiah University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cumberland County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Cumberland CountyPennsylvania layoff noticesPennsylvania rapid response
207
open professional jobs
34
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Cumberland County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$85,634
median household income
Cumberland County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (20 open), sales (11 open), operations (35 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (14 open).
Hiring most: Arthur J. Gallagher (16), Gallagher (16), Gallagher Bassett (16), Foot Locker (10), Gannett Fleming (8), DHL (7), Members 1St Credit Union (7), Gannett Fleming TranSystems (5).
What they hire for: Operations (35), Engineering (26), Finance (20), Data & Analytics (16), Human Resources (14), Sales (11). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink® Cumberland CountyCarlisle · 717-243-4431 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Messiah University?
- Messiah University enrolls about 2,259 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It awards about 890 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Messiah University?
- 75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Messiah University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,192 six years after entry and $54,064 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Messiah University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Messiah 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 Messiah University?
- 207 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 34 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Arthur J. Gallagher has the most openings.
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