You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $61,723 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.2 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1.2-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Susquehanna University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. Susquehanna University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $22,203 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | C | $26,000 | $61,012 | 1.2 yrs |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | C | $23,500 | $61,258 | 1.1 yrs |
| Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania | C | $25,000 | $63,435 | 1.1 yrs |
| Albright College Pennsylvania | C | $27,000 | $58,700 | 1.4 yrs |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | C | $23,507 | $55,246 | 1.5 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.