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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

The University of Pennsylvania's campus is located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia. It is centered around College Hall and includes landmarks like Houston Hall, considered by some to be the first student union in the country. Penn is known for its strong academics and pre-professional focus, especially in its undergraduate business, nursing, and engineering programs. The university's athletic program competes in Division I's Ivy League, and its Franklin Field stadium has a long history of hosting college football.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$77,019/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

58/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$66,104/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 16% of students receive Pell Grants and 10% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$1,026	$4,104	187.7x
$30K – $48K	$4,759	$19,036	40.5x
$48K – $75K	$17,585	$70,340	10.9x
$75K – $110K	$29,302	$117,208	6.6x
$110K+	$57,603	$230,412	3.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$66,104	$264,416	2.9x

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 University of Pennsylvania

25 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
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	84	$146,204/yr	Very High	10.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	82	$122,698/yr	Very High	8.2x
Computer Science Compare across schools	79	$124,678/yr	Very High	5.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	76	$80,943/yr	High	3.3x
Economics Compare across schools	75	$89,097/yr	Very High	4.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	74	$91,443/yr	High	3.4x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	67	$104,502/yr	Very High	3.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	67	$82,553/yr	Very High	3.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	65	$81,721/yr	High	4.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	63	$65,473/yr	Very High	3.2x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	62	$93,310/yr	High	3.6x
Cognitive Science Compare across schools	62	$84,314/yr	Moderate	3.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	61	$66,876/yr	Very High	3.4x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	61	$58,269/yr	Moderate	2.4x
International Relations Compare across schools	55	$65,559/yr	High	2.5x
History Compare across schools	54	$48,555/yr	High	2.3x
Statistics Compare across schools	52	$129,732/yr	Very High	3.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	48	$53,022/yr	High	2.3x
Physics Compare across schools	47	$68,215/yr	Very High	1.6x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	44	$44,542/yr	High	0.7x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	41	$39,880/yr	High	2.6x
Philosophy Compare across schools	40	$73,053/yr	Very High	1.8x
Biology, General Compare across schools	32	$31,055/yr	High	2.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	30	$38,820/yr	Moderate	0.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	29	$40,967/yr	Very High	1.3x

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