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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny at a glance

• 349

  students enrolled

• 43

  degrees and certificates a year

• 19%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,521

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,824 in state, $23,316 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 Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny

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

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• 1,982

  open professional jobs

• 253

  entry level

  19 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  99 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Allegheny County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $76,393

  median household income

  Allegheny County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (240 open), sales (322 open), operations (235 open), marketing (37 open), human resources (75 open), strategy (13 open).

Hiring most: PNC Financial Services Group (142), Highmark Health (66), UPMC (62), FNB Corp/Pa/ (33), GPAC (32), Emerson (27), Creative Financial Staffing (24), BNY (23).

What they hire for: Engineering (389), Sales (322), Finance (240), Operations (235), Data & Analytics (127), Human Resources (75). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Partner4Work Workforce Development Board.

• Eastside Neighborhood Employment CenterPittsburgh · 412-362-8580 · Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
• PA CareerLink Allegheny EastPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.
• PA CareerLink PittsburghPittsburgh · Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4PM, In addition, we still are offering virtual services.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny enrolls about 349 students and is a public 4-year institution in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. It awards about 43 degrees and certificates a year.

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

19% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny?

1,982 open professional jobs are listed in Allegheny County, 253 of them entry level and 19 saying no experience is needed. PNC Financial Services Group has the most openings.