Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.7%
- Retention Rate
- 72.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,832
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Master | $65,053 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $63,335 | $40,505 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $62,756 | $29,882 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $47,260 | $25,760 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $45,696 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $38,289 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $24,476 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $36,221 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $25,726 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $24,323 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $27,000 |
| International/Global Studies. | Bachelor | $28,598 |
Outcomes Overview
Manhattanville graduates earn a median of $58,832 ten years after graduation, giving them a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 43% with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 5.4% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's liberal arts foundation prepares students for diverse careers in education, media, business, and the arts. Alumni like Andy Rooney and Liza Minnelli showcase the school's strength in communications and performing arts. With a 92.2% employment rate and a 68.88% loan repayment rate, graduates generally find stable work. The combination of reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential makes this a strong return on investment.