Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 63.6%
- Retention Rate
- 79.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,555
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $61,516 | $28,852 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,210 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $23,218 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $38,829 | $29,334 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $35,416 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $34,847 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $34,847 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $32,569 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $30,228 | $25,559 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $26,615 |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor | $26,933 |
Outcomes Overview
Mount Vernon Nazarene graduates earn a median of $49,555 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50% based on the typical $25,000 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6.4% of graduates' income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The university's Church of the Nazarene affiliation opens doors in ministry, education, and nonprofit sectors where MVNU has strong alumni networks. The 97.3% employment rate reflects solid career preparation despite modest salary outcomes. While earnings lag behind secular institutions, the combination of reasonable debt loads, high employment rates, and mission-driven career paths creates an average return on investment for students seeking faith-integrated education.