West Chester University of Pennsylvania: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Chester University of Pennsylvania at a glance

• 14,164

  students enrolled

• 4,532

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,331

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,716 in state, $19,290 out of state

• $51,013

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,258

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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

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• 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, health professions, education, 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.

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Common questions

How big is West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 14,164 students and is a public 4-year institution in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awards about 4,532 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,013 six years after entry and $61,258 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

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.