Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA ship.edu 4,179 students

Shippensburg University's campus is set in a rural environment in the Cumberland Valley, close to the Appalachian Trail. The university is known for its strong sense of community, with a student body focused on both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Distinctive programs include supply chain management and teacher education, benefiting from partnerships with local businesses and schools. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the recently renovated library and student union.

Programs

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Earnings

$43,303

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

51/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$13,544

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $15,798/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 60% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$18,253	$73,012
$30K – $48K	$18,505	$74,020
$48K – $75K	$21,912	$87,648
$75K – $110K	$26,492	$105,968
$110K+	$27,250	$109,000
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,544	$54,176

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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

24 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
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	80	$80,574/yr	Very High	14.6x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	76	$58,049/yr	Very High	12.4x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	72	$74,598/yr	Very High	12.8x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	72	$47,651/yr	Very High	12.1x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	70	$49,677/yr	High	11.9x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	62	$51,195/yr	Very High	13.3x
Marketing Compare across schools →	60	$46,617/yr	Very High	10.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	58	$48,772/yr	Very High	10.2x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	58	$47,319/yr	High	7.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	56	$41,143/yr	Moderate	9.5x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →	52	$42,830/yr	High	6.9x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	49	$37,665/yr	High	10.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	48	$49,835/yr	High	8.2x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	45	$39,068/yr	High	10.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	45	$37,446/yr	Very High	11.4x
History Compare across schools →	43	$34,460/yr	High	8.4x
Social Work Compare across schools →	42	$37,206/yr	Moderate	8.4x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	42	$34,271/yr	Very High	8.3x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	41	$30,616/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	37	$33,680/yr	High	7.6x
Journalism Compare across schools →	34	$32,294/yr	Very High	9.0x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	30	$25,269/yr	Moderate	7.4x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	28	$28,924/yr	Very High	7.6x
International Studies International/Global Studies Compare across schools →	23	$30,124/yr	Moderate	4.6x