Peru State College
Peru, NE · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Peru State College, based in Peru, Nebraska, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,092 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,071 ten years after enrollment, which is 16% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $21,875, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,632 per year. The most popular programs include Curriculum & Instruction, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,071
Graduation Rate
37.7%
Median Debt
$21,875
Average Net Price
$11,632
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.01x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,092
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,640
Pell Grant Rate
36.9%
Federal Loan Rate
44.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,986
Income $30K–$48K
$9,779
Income $48K–$75K
$12,845
Income $110K+
$13,450
Student Demographics
Women
54.0%
White
66.5%
Black
14.3%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.2%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (20)
Bachelor (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $57,519 | 96 |
| Psychology | $45,096 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,150 | 32 |
| Teacher Education | $44,850 | 20 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $64,278 | 11 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 4 |
Master (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | $57,249 | 133 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 14 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| History | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Nebraska
- Highest Earning Colleges in Nebraska
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Nebraska
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Nebraska
- Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska
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