Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington at a glance

• 2,877

  students enrolled

• 522

  degrees and certificates a year

• 20%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,071

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,684 in state, $24,832 out of state

• $55,620

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $63,435

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

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

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• 1,191

  open professional jobs

• 147

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  78 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $111,521

  median household income

  Montgomery County

• 54%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (106 open), sales (101 open), operations (161 open), marketing (44 open), human resources (51 open), strategy (8 open).

Hiring most: Globus Medical (62), GSK (44), Hamilton Lane (31), Universal Health Services (31), Lockheed Martin (24), Lockheed Martin Services (21), Honeywell Aerospace (16), Robert Half (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (276), Operations (161), Finance (106), Sales (101), Data & Analytics (89), Legal (58). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Montgomery County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Montgomery CountyNorristown · 610-270-3429 · Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 10:30am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington enrolls about 2,877 students and is a public 4-year institution in Abington, Pennsylvania. It awards about 522 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?

20% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,620 six years after entry and $63,435 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington offer AI or data science degrees?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?

1,191 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 147 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Globus Medical has the most openings.