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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton at a glance

• 793

  students enrolled

• 169

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,910

  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 Scranton 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 Scranton

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

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• 70

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Lackawanna County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $64,691

  median household income

  Lackawanna County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, psychology, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (24 open), operations (10 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (7), General Dynamics OTS (6), Baker Tilly (3), Aston Carter (2), ClearVision Optical (2), Iicrc (2), MSC Industrial Supply (2), Adams Outdoor (1).

What they hire for: Sales (24), Engineering (10), Operations (10), Finance (8), Human Resources (5), Administration (3). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Lackawanna CountyScranton · 570-963-4671 · Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton enrolls about 793 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. It awards about 169 degrees and certificates a year.

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

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

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

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton?

70 open professional jobs are listed in Lackawanna County, 11 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.