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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley at a glance

• 859

  students enrolled

• 131

  degrees and certificates a year

• 18%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,220

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,624 in state, $24,562 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley

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

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• 306

  open professional jobs

• 23

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  13 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Lehigh County

  2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,493

  median household income

  Lehigh County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (32 open), sales (45 open), operations (66 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (21 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: PPL (39), Lutron (34), Apci Credit Union (9), Thermo Fisher Scientific (8), Chobani (6), Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (5), Honeywell International (5), Keystone Consulting Engineers (5).

What they hire for: Engineering (67), Operations (66), Sales (45), Finance (32), Human Resources (21), Administration (8). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.

• PA CareerLink - Lehigh ValleyAllentown · 610-437-5627 · 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley enrolls about 859 students and is a public 4-year institution in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It awards about 131 degrees and certificates a year.

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

18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley?

306 open professional jobs are listed in Lehigh County, 23 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. PPL has the most openings.