Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.5%
- Retention Rate
- 82.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,105
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/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. | Doctoral | $123,527 | $79,690 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $100,951 | $39,028 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $93,724 | $61,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $77,805 | $52,558 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,596 | $70,450 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $19,692 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $60,094 | $40,693 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $55,625 | $64,043 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $42,235 | |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $40,485 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $39,009 | $24,625 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $36,312 | $15,867 |
Outcomes Overview
Maryville graduates face a monthly loan payment of $233 against median earnings of $62,105 ten years out. That translates to roughly 4.5% of monthly income going toward student debt, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The median debt load of $22,000 represents just 35% of starting salary, creating manageable financial pressure for new graduates. The university's strong ties to healthcare, education, and business sectors help explain the 97.2% employment rate. Graduates often enter nursing, physical therapy, and corporate training roles where Maryville's professional programs carry regional recognition. With earnings climbing to $68,337 by year five, the financial trajectory remains solid. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.