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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA muhlenberg.edu 1,777 students

Muhlenberg College offers a traditional campus setting on 82 acres in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The college is known for its strong theater and performing arts programs, fostering a vibrant and creative atmosphere. Students are active in service and civic engagement, contributing to the surrounding community. Its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America informs aspects of campus life.

Programs
13
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$35,640
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$60,240
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Muhlenberg College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 21% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $23,111, roughly 62% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $13,742 $54,968
$30K – $48K $16,144 $64,576
$48K – $75K $19,712 $78,848
$75K – $110K $26,057 $104,228
$110K+ $39,900 $159,600
Sticker price (no aid) $60,240 $240,960
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Muhlenberg College

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
73
$61,304/yr Very High 3.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
70
$68,852/yr Very High 2.8x
Economics Compare across schools →
63
$59,122/yr Very High 2.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
61
$56,434/yr High 2.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
39
$25,058/yr Very High 3.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
32
$27,005/yr High 2.5x
Public Health Compare across schools →
31
$20,900/yr High -0.1x
Neuroscience Compare across schools →
28
$29,250/yr High 2.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
27
$29,950/yr High 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
22
$24,828/yr High 1.5x
English Compare across schools →
16
$17,062/yr Very High 1.6x
Dance Compare across schools →
14
$26,415/yr Low 1.3x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
13
$17,150/yr Moderate 0.6x