Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 44.1%
- Retention Rate
- 57.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $39,115
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,150
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $267/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $31,133 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $26,224 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $24,421 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $24,035 | $26,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $22,420 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor | $17,396 |
Outcomes Overview
Mitchell graduates earn $39,115 ten years after college, which means their typical debt of $25,150 equals about 64% of their annual salary. Monthly loan payments of $267 eat up about 8% of gross income, which is manageable but not ideal. The 60% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle to keep up with payments. With 95.6% finding employment, job placement isn't the issue. The problem is that many Mitchell graduates enter lower-paying fields like education, social services, and nonprofit work where starting salaries rarely exceed $35,000. For a college costing $55,790 per year, the financial returns are weak compared to other liberal arts schools.