Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.0%
- Retention Rate
- 77.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $86,316
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $83,848 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $81,498 | $34,210 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,351 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $22,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $26,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,324 | $26,026 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $65,320 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $63,430 | $25,131 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $60,839 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $55,813 | $26,323 |
Outcomes Overview
Manhattan College graduates earn a median salary of $86,316 ten years after graduation, well above the national average for college graduates. With median debt of $26,000, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 30%. Monthly loan payments of $276 represent just 4% of typical graduate income. The strong employment rate of 94.2% reflects the college's reputation for producing job-ready graduates, particularly in engineering and business fields that dominate the New York metro area. Many alumni leverage Manhattan's location and Catholic network to secure positions at major corporations and government agencies throughout the region. This represents a strong return on investment for most students.