Pennsylvania ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 295 institutions in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 116 | 45% n=103 | 43% n=103 | 39% n=103 |
| Associate→ | 36 | 74% n=34 | 65% n=34 | 59% n=34 |
| Bachelor→ | 116 | 88% n=111 | 52% n=111 | 30% n=111 |
| Master's→ | 10 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 279 | 68% n=248 | 50% n=248 | 38% n=248 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 116 | 58% n=101 | 43% n=103 | 34% n=103 |
| Associate→ | 36 | 94% n=35 | 65% n=34 | 50% n=34 |
| Bachelor→ | 116 | 97% n=112 | 51% n=111 | 18% n=111 |
| Master's→ | 10 | 100% n=2 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 279 | 81% n=250 | 50% n=248 | 29% n=248 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 27,107 | 56% n=21,914 | 54% n=21,914 | 44% n=21,914 |
| Associate→ | 90,374 | 95% n=90,015 | 88% n=90,015 | 83% n=90,015 |
| Bachelor→ | 485,560 | 97% n=481,195 | 71% n=481,195 | 46% n=481,195 |
| Master's→ | 2,172 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 2,901 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 608,114 | 95% n=593,124 | 73% n=593,124 | 51% n=593,124 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 27,107 | 66% n=21,994 | 54% n=21,914 | 37% n=21,914 |
| Associate→ | 90,374 | 100% n=90,052 | 88% n=90,015 | 72% n=90,015 |
| Bachelor→ | 485,560 | 100% n=482,579 | 70% n=481,195 | 16% n=481,195 |
| Master's→ | 2,172 | 100% n=291 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 2,901 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 608,114 | 99% n=594,916 | 72% n=593,124 | 25% n=593,124 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.