Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.4%
- Retention Rate
- 74.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,379
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,949
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $275/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $82,440 | $173,420 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $82,440 | $18,069 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $81,662 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,660 | $41,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $56,579 | $49,100 |
| Education, General. | Master | $52,385 | $40,999 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $48,265 | $31,250 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor | $46,478 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $32,563 | $26,500 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $31,133 | $28,915 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $29,036 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $27,439 | $29,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $28,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Mount Saint Mary's graduates earn a median of $72,379 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many liberal arts colleges. With typical debt of $25,949, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 36%. Monthly loan payments of $275 represent about 4.6% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong connections to Los Angeles healthcare systems and nonprofits help explain the 94.8% employment rate. Many graduates enter nursing, social work, and education fields where starting salaries are modest but grow steadily. The combination of reasonable debt loads, strong job placement, and access to LA's diverse economy creates a strong return on investment for this Catholic women's institution.