Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.9%
- Retention Rate
- 77.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,759
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,464 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,595 | $26,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,383 | $20,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $44,590 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,808 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $27,439 | $24,625 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $25,967 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Marian graduates enter the workforce with a median debt load of $27,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46 based on their $58,759 median salary. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume just 5.8% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong nursing program feeds into Indianapolis's robust healthcare sector, where starting salaries often exceed the median. With a 98.3% employment rate, graduates find work quickly in their chosen fields. The 59.6% loan repayment rate suggests some borrowers struggle, but overall financial outcomes remain solid. Marian delivers an average return on investment for career-focused students.