Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University is located in the rural borough of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The campus provides a traditional college town atmosphere. Known for its programs in education, health sciences, and parks and recreation, Slippery Rock fosters a strong sense of community among its students. The university's proximity to outdoor recreational areas provides opportunities for field work and leisure activities.

Programs Analyzed
32
Avg Grad Earnings
$39,910/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
49/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$10,507/yr
Out-of-state: $14,615/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 28% of students receive Pell Grants and 61% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $12,762 $51,048 7.8x
$30K – $48K $13,805 $55,220 7.2x
$48K – $75K $18,007 $72,028 5.5x
$75K – $110K $22,001 $88,004 4.5x
$110K+ $23,422 $93,688 4.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $10,507 $42,028 9.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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86 $79,156/yr High 18.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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82 $59,430/yr Very High 18.7x
Information Science/Studies
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74 $49,369/yr Very High 18.0x
Quality Control
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70 $67,072/yr High 19.5x
Accounting and Related Services
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69 $46,359/yr Very High 13.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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64 $49,248/yr Very High 10.7x
Business Administration
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63 $40,819/yr High 12.9x
Mathematics
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56 $47,277/yr Very High 11.7x
Public Health
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56 $42,605/yr High 12.2x
Marketing
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52 $44,207/yr Very High 9.5x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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49 $39,290/yr Moderate 11.4x
Teacher Education
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49 $37,966/yr High 9.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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48 $41,094/yr High 13.4x
Political Science and Government
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48 $29,186/yr Very High 13.9x
Biology, General
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47 $33,206/yr High 14.1x
Special Education and Teaching
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46 $43,480/yr High 10.7x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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44 $41,797/yr Moderate 9.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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44 $35,411/yr Moderate 10.4x
Parks
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44 $32,065/yr Moderate 8.8x
Chemistry
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43 $36,597/yr High 7.7x
Criminology
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43 $36,276/yr High 10.2x
History
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43 $34,682/yr High 10.0x
Music
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39 $37,660/yr High 8.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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39 $35,840/yr High 10.2x
Homeland Security
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39 $31,685/yr Moderate 6.5x
Psychology, General
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38 $32,780/yr High 9.6x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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38 $27,347/yr High 16.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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34 $34,205/yr Very High 9.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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34 $33,169/yr Moderate 6.9x
Social Work
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34 $32,316/yr Moderate 9.5x
Philosophy
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21 $25,869/yr Very High 5.2x
Dance
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19 $19,681/yr Low 8.9x
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