Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.8%
- Retention Rate
- 67.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,860
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Outcomes Overview
Manhattan Christian College graduates face mixed financial prospects after completing their degrees. With median debt of $24,250 and median earnings of $48,860 ten years out, graduates carry a debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 50 percent. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 6 percent of typical graduate income, which is manageable but not ideal. The college's 96.4 percent employment rate shows strong job placement success. Many graduates enter ministry, nonprofit work, or Christian education fields that prioritize service over high salaries. The relatively modest ten-year earnings reflect these career paths rather than employment struggles. Given the specialized mission and career outcomes, this represents an average return on investment for students committed to ministry-focused careers.