Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.7%
- Retention Rate
- 76.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,509
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,827
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $284/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,686 | $97,414 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $58,131 | $47,495 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $42,123 | $36,964 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,821 | $29,750 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $36,941 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $33,281 | |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $33,281 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $19,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $15,552 |
Outcomes Overview
Mount St. Joseph graduates earn a median of $51,509 ten years after graduation, while carrying $26,827 in median debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 52% sits above the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $284 consume about 6.6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong nursing and education programs traditionally lead to stable careers in healthcare and public schools, though these fields often start with modest salaries. With a 97.9% employment rate, graduates find jobs consistently. However, the 58.71% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with debt management. Given the modest earnings relative to debt burden, this represents an average return on investment.