A new designation makes official what Penn State Behrend graduates have known for years — their Behrend degree delivers a deep value in their future careers.
Behrend has received a Carnegie Classification as a “Higher Earnings” institution as a reflection of graduates’ return on investment — meaning what they earn after graduation in relation to the cost of attending college.
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