Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.7%
- Retention Rate
- 68.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,440
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,369
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $269/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,286 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,790 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,363 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $41,342 | $26,374 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $33,281 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $32,772 | $27,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $26,827 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $30,305 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,322 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $28,236 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Muskingum graduates carry a median debt of $25,369 into a job market where they earn $48,440 after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $269 consume about 6.6% of typical graduate income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 suggests manageable financial obligations. Many graduates enter education, business, and healthcare fields where Muskingum's liberal arts foundation proves valuable. The 96.4% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement success. However, the ten-year median earnings lag behind many peer institutions, and the relatively high federal loan rate of 83% means most students borrow to attend. The financial return represents an average investment for a small liberal arts education.