Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 61.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 58.0%
- Retention Rate
- 70.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,072
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,391
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $269/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $90,412 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $68,331 | $20,712 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,157 | $19,500 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $53,697 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $48,432 | $31,066 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $45,249 | $23,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $40,896 | $26,312 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $21,500 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $37,363 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $35,952 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor | $35,060 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor | $32,563 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $32,382 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Mount St. Mary's graduates earn a median of $64,072 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 40% based on the typical $25,391 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $269 consume about 5% of graduates' income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's Catholic liberal arts foundation traditionally feeds graduates into education, nonprofit work, and business sectors. With a 94.1% employment rate and a 74.77% loan repayment rate, most alumni successfully transition to the workforce. However, the 58% six-year graduation rate suggests many students struggle to complete their degrees on time. The financial outcomes represent an average return on investment for a private Catholic institution.