Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 4,086 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $56,351 ten years after enrollment, which is 38% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 53.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.25x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,726 per year. The most popular programs include Marketing, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Biology, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,351
Graduation Rate
53.8%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$23,726
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.25x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,086
Admission Rate
86.5%
Average SAT
1120
Retention Rate
76.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$13,720
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,974
Pell Grant Rate
29.8%
Federal Loan Rate
58.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,709
Income $30K–$48K
$18,515
Income $48K–$75K
$21,386
Income $110K+
$28,387
Student Demographics
Women
52.7%
White
75.0%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
72.1%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — 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 (68)
Bachelor (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $64,955 | 83 |
| Teacher Education | $49,039 | 78 |
| Business Administration & Management | $68,919 | 74 |
| Biology | $62,124 | 69 |
| Psychology | $51,607 | 68 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,376 | 56 |
| Special Education | $50,069 | 48 |
| Social Work | $49,794 | 45 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | Not reported | 42 |
| Sports & Fitness | $54,330 | 38 |
| Finance | $71,432 | 36 |
| Mathematics | $69,153 | 29 |
| Accounting | $70,459 | 26 |
| Management Information Systems | $73,570 | 26 |
| Political Science | $55,295 | 23 |
| History | $52,310 | 23 |
| Computer Engineering | $90,384 | 21 |
| Sociology | $47,841 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $43,607 | 17 |
| Entrepreneurship | $67,926 | 15 |
| English Language & Literature | $41,226 | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 13 |
| Fine Arts | $39,127 | 13 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $57,130 | 10 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Economics | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | $91,610 | 3 |
| Geography | Not reported | 3 |
| Journalism | $47,760 | Not reported |
Master (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $94,657 | 81 |
| Social Work | $56,543 | 21 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,325 | 18 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 16 |
| History | Not reported | 15 |
| Human Resources Management | $71,938 | 12 |
| Secondary Education | $58,650 | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $58,863 | 5 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 11 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Geography | $57,518 | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | First Professional | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Social Work | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Linguistics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Germanic Languages | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's History Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in Pennsylvania