Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 59.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.9%
- Retention Rate
- 65.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,745
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,288
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $268/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $43,054 | $51,247 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $42,682 | $52,515 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master | $41,565 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $34,526 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,711 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $31,495 | $26,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $25,194 |
Outcomes Overview
Mount Mary graduates earn a median of $48,745 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 52% based on the typical $25,288 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $268 consume about 6.6% of gross income, which falls within manageable ranges. The 95.8% employment rate reflects strong job placement in nursing, education, and fashion design fields where Mount Mary has built solid industry connections. Many graduates enter healthcare systems in Milwaukee or pursue teaching positions in local school districts. The fashion merchandising program has particularly strong ties to retail management roles. While earnings lag behind some four-year institutions, the combination of high employment rates and reasonable debt levels creates an average return on investment for career-focused students.