Best colleges for Business in Pennsylvania
Ranked by graduate earnings
Point Park University, Robert Morris University and Widener University award the most Business degrees in Pennsylvania: 36, 26 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 13 Pennsylvania colleges offer Business and award 489 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Park University Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $24,948 | 36 | 59% | $23,704 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Widener University Chester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $42,408 | 15 | 68% | $29,049 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program | $36,089 | 13 | 82% | $23,620 | $27,000 |
Top certificate or associate program
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University University Park Public · Certificate | $56,412 | 364 | 86% | — | $24,950 |
Colleges awarding the most Business degrees in Pennsylvania
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Park University Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit | 36 | $24,948 |
| 2 | Robert Morris University Moon Township Private not-for-profit | 26 | Not reported |
| 3 | Widener University Chester Private not-for-profit | 15 | $42,408 |
| 4 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove Private not-for-profit | 13 | $36,089 |
| 5 | Mercyhurst University Erie Private not-for-profit | 11 | Not reported |
| 6 | Gannon University Erie Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 7 | Chatham University Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit | 5 | Not reported |
| 8 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 10 | Ursinus College Collegeville Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 3 Pennsylvania colleges offering Business
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park | Public | 364 |
| Pennsylvania State University - World Campus (Online) | University Park | Public | 3 |
| Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley (Graduate only) | Malvern | Public | 2 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Business programs in Pennsylvania.
Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Business degrees?+
Point Park University (36 graduates a year), Robert Morris University (26 graduates a year) and Widener University (15 graduates a year) award the most Business degrees in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 13 Pennsylvania colleges offer Business.
Which Business program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Point Park University tops the list at $24,948. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Business program?+
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
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