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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona at a glance

• 2,367

  students enrolled

• 315

  degrees and certificates a year

• 17%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,213

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,388 in state, $26,112 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 Altoona 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 Altoona

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

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• 48

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Blair County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $60,594

  median household income

  Blair County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (6 open), finance (7 open), sales (6 open), operations (8 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Sheetz (9), UPMC (3), Vontier (3), Wieland Rolled Products North America (3), Clemens Food Group (2), County of Blair (2), Direct Marketing Solutions (2), GPAC (2).

What they hire for: Operations (8), Finance (7), Clinical (6), Engineering (6), Human Resources (6), Sales (6). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Blair CountyAltoona · 814-940-6201 · 8:30am to 4:30pm Mon. - Thurs., 9:00am - 4:30pm Fri.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona enrolls about 2,367 students and is a public 4-year institution in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It awards about 315 degrees and certificates a year.

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

17% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona offer AI or data science degrees?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona?

48 open professional jobs are listed in Blair County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Sheetz has the most openings.