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Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Pennsylvania State University

Tucked in Malvern's corporate corridor, Penn State Great Valley is a graduate campus designed for working professionals. Academics lean into business, engineering, technology, and data, with a reputation for applied learning and thoughtful faculty mentorship. The campus offers tech-ready classrooms, collaborative labs, a focused library, quiet study zones, advising, writing support, and career coaching. It's practical, and it shows.

Student life feels professional yet friendly, with networking nights, speaker talks, short workshops, and service opportunities that fit real schedules. The culture is calm, pragmatic, and collegial. Nearby parks and small-town dining keep evenings low key, while Philadelphia's arts and industry sit within easy reach. Career prep runs through employer connections and the reach of the Penn State alumni network. A distinguishing feature is its graduate focus paired with that recognizable We Are spirit.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355, USA
Unit ID
214607

Academic & Institutional

Control
Public institution (funded by state or local government)
Accreditation
MSCHE
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Semester system (two main terms per year)
Award Levels
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Campus Setting
Located in a large suburb (outside principal city, 250,000+ population)
Carnegie Classification
Not available
Student Profile
Total Students 258
Undergraduate N/A
Graduate/Other N/A
Male: 181 Female: 77
Applications
Total Applicants N/A
Admitted N/A
Enrolled N/A
Staff
Total Staff 122
Full-time 90
Part-time 32
Full-time: 73.8% Part-time: 26.2%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley offers 13 degree programs across 7 major academic fields, graduating approximately 125 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Business (6 programs, 63 graduates), Interdisciplinary (1 programs, 34 graduates), Engineering (2 programs, 10 graduates), Computer & IT (1 programs, 8 graduates) and Mathematics (1 programs, 8 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Business (6 programs, 63 graduates)
Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Business Administration and Management 29
Postbac Cert.
Master's
52.0201
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 16
Master's
52.1399
Business and Management Services 10
Postbac Cert.
52.9999
Accounting 5
Master's
52.0301
Human Resources Development 2
Postbac Cert.
52.1005
Business Administration 1
Postbac Cert.
52.0101
Interdisciplinary (1 programs, 34 graduates)
Cross-Disciplinary Studies and Integrated Research Programs
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Computational Science 34
Postbac Cert.
Master's
30.3001
Engineering (2 programs, 10 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Computer Engineering 7
Master's
14.0901
Systems Engineering 3
Master's
14.2701
Computer & IT (1 programs, 8 graduates)
Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Information Science 8
Master's
11.0401
Mathematics (1 programs, 8 graduates)
Mathematical Sciences, Statistics and Computational Analysis
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Financial Mathematics 8
Master's
27.0305
Security & Safety (1 programs, 1 graduates)
Emergency Management, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Protective Services 1
Postbac Cert.
43.9999
Social Sciences (1 programs, 1 graduates)
Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science Studies
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Social Sciences 1
Master's
45.0101

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
N/A
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
N/A
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
N/A
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
N/A
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
N/A
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
N/A
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$28,272
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$46,106
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

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FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
N/A
Avg. Loan
N/A
Avg. Federal Loan
N/A
Additional
Students with Any Grant
N/A
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
N/A
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
N/A
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
N/A
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

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Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
N/A
First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
$40,301 – $93,790
Salary Range (25th–75th Percentile, 10 Years)
$40,301 (25th %) $93,790 (75th %)
*Median Salary After 10 Years: $63,435
Median Salary After 6 Years
$55,620
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
$63,435
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
67.9%
Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
79.3%
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
$25,000
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Low 52.1%
Middle 66.5%
High 80.0%
Repayment by Dependency
Dependent 71.5%
Independent 50.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley

What academic programs and degree levels does Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley offer?

Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley offers 13 academic programs across 7 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Postbac Cert., Master's.

Most popular program areas include:

  • Business Administration, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (6 programs)
  • Cross-Disciplinary Studies and Integrated Research Programs (1 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (2 programs)
  • Computer Science, Information Technology and Cybersecurity (1 programs)
  • Mathematical Sciences, Statistics and Computational Analysis (1 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

What is the average salary for Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley graduates?

Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Great Valley graduates earn a median salary of $55,620 after 6 years and $63,435 after 10 years.

The salary range 10 years after graduation spans from $40,301 (25th percentile) to $93,790 (75th percentile), with top earners reaching $94,200 (90th percentile).

Data based on IPEDS for 2022-2023 academic year. Salary data reflects graduates who received federal financial aid (approximately 60% of all graduates). Actual earnings may vary significantly based on program, location, and individual circumstances.

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