Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.5%
- Retention Rate
- 84.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,817
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,186
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $278/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $103,412 | $106,358 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Doctoral | $86,867 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,164 | $33,334 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $65,238 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,995 | $28,537 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $54,252 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $48,432 | |
| Architecture. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $31,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master | $46,790 | $47,852 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $44,971 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $44,335 | $51,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $44,170 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor | $41,937 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $39,909 | $66,179 |
Outcomes Overview
Marywood graduates earn a median of $55,817 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 47%. Monthly loan payments of $278 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong healthcare and education programs feed into stable career paths, with 95.6% of graduates finding employment. Many alumni enter nursing, social work, and teaching fields where job security often outweighs immediate salary concerns. The 68.14% loan repayment rate suggests most graduates can handle their financial obligations. With reasonable debt levels and solid employment outcomes in recession-resistant fields, Marywood delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical, service-oriented careers.