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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington at a glance

• 416

  students enrolled

• 86

  degrees and certificates a year

• 28%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,305

  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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington

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

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• 163

  open professional jobs

• 23

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Westmoreland County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $72,468

  median household income

  Westmoreland County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering technologies, health professions, which lead to finance (25 open), sales (18 open), operations (30 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (5 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: FirstEnergy Akron (12), GPAC (11), Westinghouse Electric Company (10), Kennametal (9), Koninklijke Philips (5), QTS Data Centers (5), Apex Companies (4), Elliott Group (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (46), Operations (30), Finance (25), Sales (18), Human Resources (5), Data & Analytics (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Westmoreland/Fayette Workforce Investment Board.

• PA CareerLink - Alle-KiskiNew Kensington · 8am-4pm Monday-Friday; 9am-4pm Wednesday
• PA CareerLink - Westmoreland County at YoungwoodYoungwood · 724-755-2330 · 8am - 4pm Mon - Thurs; 9am - 4pm Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington enrolls about 416 students and is a public 4-year institution in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It awards about 86 degrees and certificates a year.

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

28% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington?

163 open professional jobs are listed in Westmoreland County, 23 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. FirstEnergy Akron has the most openings.