Undergraduate Certificate (1-2 yr)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · See Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities nationally
Poor return
$-20,603 over 10 years
For graduates of Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$40,658
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$45,363
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$16,500
Median debt as of 2024
$-20,603
10-year net gain as of 2024
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | Certificate | $64,571 | — | +36,413% | Strong return |
| 2 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | Certificate | $75,221 | — | +17,288% | Strong return |
| 3 | City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Certificate | $96,593 | — | +7,371% | Strong return |
| 4 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | Certificate | $77,684 | — | +6,334% | Strong return |
| 5 | Lamar State College-Orange Orange, TX | Certificate | $54,588 | — | +5,693% | Strong return |
| 6 | Palomar College San Marcos, CA | Certificate | $67,708 | — | +3,840% | Strong return |
| 7 | Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad, NM | Certificate | $61,577 | — | +2,791% | Strong return |
| 8 | Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA | Certificate | $69,528 | — | +1,876% | Strong return |
| 9 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | Certificate | $57,162 | — | +1,684% | Strong return |
| 10 | SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | Certificate | $60,719 | — | +1,577% | Strong return |
Other majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $116,013 | $25,000 | +1,459% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $105,563 | $25,000 | +1,230% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $92,982 | $25,950 | +945% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $82,353 | $26,000 | +714% | Strong return |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Associate's | $80,065 | $25,601 | +666% | Strong return |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's | $73,837 | $25,000 | +533% | Strong return |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate's | $70,075 | $25,000 | +451% | Strong return |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | Associate's | $69,396 | $26,971 | +427% | Strong return |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.