Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania at a glance

• 4,086

  students enrolled

• 1,242

  degrees and certificates a year

• 56%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,726

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,570 in state, $11,574 out of state

• $45,010

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,351

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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

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• 208

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Cumberland County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $85,634

  median household income

  Cumberland County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (20 open), sales (11 open), operations (35 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (14 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Arthur J. Gallagher (16), Gallagher (16), Gallagher Bassett (16), Foot Locker (10), Gannett Fleming (8), DHL (7), Members 1St Credit Union (7), Gannett Fleming TranSystems (5).

What they hire for: Operations (35), Engineering (26), Finance (20), Data & Analytics (16), Human Resources (14), Sales (11). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink® Cumberland CountyCarlisle · 717-243-4431 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 4,086 students and is a public 4-year institution in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,242 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,010 six years after entry and $56,351 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offer AI or data science degrees?

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?

208 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 34 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Arthur J. Gallagher has the most openings.