Pennsylvania State University-World Campus: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus at a glance

• 7,877

  students enrolled

• 4,785

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,550

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,204

• $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

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

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

• 7

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Centre County

  2026-08 · down 1.5 points from a year earlier

• $72,748

  median household income

  Centre County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, social sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to operations (2 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Advanced Powder Products (1), Amazon (1), Energycap (1), GEO Group (1), Jobot (1), Philipsburg Osceola Area School District (1), Restek (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (2), Human Resources (2), Operations (2), Administration (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board doing business as Advance Central PA.

• PA CareerLink Centre CountyBellefonte · 814-548-7587 · Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thurs. 9:30am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus enrolls about 7,877 students and is a public 4-year institution in University Park, Pennsylvania. It awards about 4,785 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus 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-World Campus offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

7 open professional jobs are listed in Centre County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Advanced Powder Products has the most openings.