University of Scranton: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Scranton at a glance

• 3,554

  students enrolled

• 1,381

  degrees and certificates a year

• 80%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $32,568

  average net price a year

  Tuition $51,534

• $62,921

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,652

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of 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 University of 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, biological sciences, 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 University of Scranton?

University of Scranton enrolls about 3,554 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,381 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Scranton?

80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Scranton graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,921 six years after entry and $74,652 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Scranton offer AI or data science degrees?

University of 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 University of 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.