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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg at a glance

• 4,031

  students enrolled

• 953

  degrees and certificates a year

• 26%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,330

  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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg

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

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• 364

  open professional jobs

• 47

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Dauphin County

  2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $74,159

  median household income

  Dauphin County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (50 open), operations (56 open), finance (45 open), sales (53 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Hershey (25), Attentive (24), GSK (11), Michels (11), Capital Blue Cross (7), Eaton (7), UPMC (7), Fiserv (5).

What they hire for: Operations (56), Sales (53), Engineering (50), Finance (45), Legal (23), Data & Analytics (15). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Capitol RegionHarrisburg · 717-783-3270 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg enrolls about 4,031 students and is a public 4-year institution in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It awards about 953 degrees and certificates a year.

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

26% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg?

364 open professional jobs are listed in Dauphin County, 47 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Hershey has the most openings.