Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley · Center Valley, PA

CIP 52.01

$44,626Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$61,596Median earnings 4 years after

$53,721Median earnings 5 years after

$17,701Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley earn a median of $44,626 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $17,701, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville	$47,276	$11,000
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading	$44,626	$17,701
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona	$44,626	$17,701

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Other programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$84,050
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificate$75,635
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$68,552
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,966
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$66,209
Management Information Systems and ServicesUndergraduate certificate$58,382
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree$58,140
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$49,749
International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree$45,858
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree$45,110
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$40,658
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree$39,808
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree$35,324
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's degree$33,153
Business/Corporate CommunicationsBachelor's degree$32,445
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$32,408
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsBachelor's degree$28,939

Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley make?

The median salary is $44,626 one year after graduation and $53,721 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,701.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.