University of Valley Forge: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Valley Forge at a glance

• 471

  students enrolled

• 100

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $32,265

  average net price a year

  Tuition $23,100

• $35,671

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $39,016

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge

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

Layoff notices in Chester CountyPennsylvania layoff noticesPennsylvania rapid response

• 400

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  40 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Chester County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $123,041

  median household income

  Chester County

• 56%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, visual & performing arts, which lead to finance (46 open), sales (34 open), operations (53 open), marketing (14 open), human resources (22 open), strategy (9 open).

Hiring most: West Pharmaceutical Services (43), Vanguard (20), Siemens Healthineers (19), Avalo Therapeutics (12), CubeSmart (12), Bentley Systems (10), Davita (10), Ametek Inc/ (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (72), Operations (53), Finance (46), Data & Analytics (34), Sales (34), Legal (23). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Chester County Department of Workforce Development.

• PA CareerLink - Chester CountyExton · 610-280-1010 · 8:30am to 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Pennsylvania

• Rosemont CollegeRosemont · 486 students
• Manor CollegeJenkintown · 443 students
• Moore College of Art and DesignPhiladelphia · 535 students
• Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignLancaster · 400 students
• Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyHarrisburg · 615 students
• Bryn Athyn College of the New ChurchBryn Athyn · 244 students

All Pennsylvania colleges

Common questions

How big is University of Valley Forge?

University of Valley Forge enrolls about 471 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It awards about 100 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Valley Forge?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Valley Forge graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,671 six years after entry and $39,016 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Valley Forge offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge?

400 open professional jobs are listed in Chester County, 34 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. West Pharmaceutical Services has the most openings.