Most Affordable Colleges in the Midwest (2026)

Updated October 1, 2026

Most Affordable Colleges in the Midwest lists 391 four-year institutions in the Midwest. Schools are ordered by their average net price for families earning under $30,000, lowest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page.

University of Chicago ranks 1st on this list, with an average net price of $14,860. Across the 376 schools with a reported completion median, the average net price for families earning under $30,000 ranges from $1,043 to $43,798, with a median of $15,706.

Public institutions account for 30% of the list, or 116 schools, alongside 275 private nonprofits. Trinity International University-Illinois posts the lowest average net price at $2,835.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 16th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally.

The ranked list

391 schools in list order
Rank	School	Median earnings, 4 years after completion	Average net price	Net price, families under $30K	Admission rate
1	University of Chicago · Chicago, IL	$127,757	$14,860	-$1,264	4.5%
	University of Chicago reports median earnings of $127,757 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $14,860.
2	Indiana University-Kokomo · Kokomo, IN	$54,618	$3,968	-$583	86.5%
	Indiana University-Kokomo admits 86% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 46%.
3	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI	$96,159	$13,138	$1,043	15.6%
	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 16th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts an average net price of $1,043 for families earning under $30,000.
4	Trinity International University-Illinois · Deerfield, IL	$51,985	$2,835	$1,242	100.0%
	Trinity International University-Illinois has an admission rate of 100% and an average net price of $1,242 for families earning under $30,000.
5	Indiana University-Northwest · Gary, IN	$59,535	$5,130	$1,419	73.4%
	Indiana University-Northwest reports median earnings of $59,535 for its graduates four years after completing, with a six-year completion rate of 37%.
6	Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN	$73,337	$6,079	$1,432	72.4%
	Purdue University Northwest ranks 203rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $1,432 for families earning under $30,000.
7	University of Michigan-Flint · Flint, MI	$65,600	$7,007	$1,517	70.5%
	University of Michigan-Flint admits 70% of applicants and posts median earnings of $65,600 for its graduates four years after completing.
8	University of Minnesota-Morris · Morris, MN	$51,631	$8,837	$1,694	74.9%
	A six-year completion rate of 62% and an average net price of $1,694 for families earning under $30,000 are reported by University of Minnesota-Morris.
9	Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO	$95,899	$21,786	$1,716	12.1%
	Washington University in St Louis reports median earnings of $95,899 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 12%.
10	Northwestern University · Evanston, IL	$109,275	$29,167	$1,764	7.7%
	Northwestern University ranks 85th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts an average net price of $1,764 for families earning under $30,000.
11	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL	$79,628	$14,355	$2,038	42.4%
	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 85%.
12	Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI	$84,560	$14,182	$2,045	92.4%
	Michigan Technological University posts median earnings of $84,560 for its graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $2,045 for families earning under $30,000.
13	Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI	$64,721	$8,624	$2,556	91.4%
	Ferris State University reports median earnings of $64,721 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $2,556 for families earning under $30,000.
14	Lake Superior State University · Sault Ste Marie, MI	$56,687	$12,822	$3,516	Not reported
	Lake Superior State University ranks 14th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 51%.
15	Indiana University-Southeast · New Albany, IN	$54,129	$7,888	$3,782	84.5%
	Indiana University-Southeast admits 84% of applicants and posts an average net price of $3,782 for families earning under $30,000.
16	University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI	$78,974	$17,354	$4,200	45.2%
	University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 82nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $78,974 for its graduates four years after completing.
17	Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI	$68,708	$9,120	$4,422	87.8%
	Oakland University reports an average net price of $4,422 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 58%.
18	Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN	$55,103	$8,653	$4,637	83.8%
	Indiana University-South Bend ranks 18th on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $55,103 four years after completing.
19	Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH	$70,682	$17,339	$4,885	60.6%
	Ohio State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants and reports an average net price of $4,885 for families earning under $30,000.
20	Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN	$81,751	$14,600	$5,098	49.9%
	Purdue University-Main Campus posts a six-year completion rate of 83% and median earnings of $81,751 for its graduates four years after completing.
21	Indiana University-East · Richmond, IN	$58,030	$8,134	$5,154	67.2%
	Indiana University-East ranks 423rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $5,154 for families earning under $30,000.
22	Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI	$62,885	$15,273	$5,263	84.6%
	Western Michigan University admits 85% of applicants and reports median earnings of $62,885 for its graduates four years after completing.
23	Wilberforce University · Wilberforce, OH	$45,958	$5,567	$5,630	40.5%
	Wilberforce University, a private nonprofit university in Wilberforce, reports an average net price of $5,630 for families earning under $30,000.
24	Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN	$64,616	$11,668	$5,701	76.4%
	Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks 24th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 54%.
25	University of Minnesota-Crookston · Crookston, MN	$62,786	$12,212	$5,758	87.9%
	University of Minnesota-Crookston reports median earnings of $62,786 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $5,758 for families earning under $30,000.
26	University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL	$63,235	$9,833	$5,778	85.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 53%, University of Illinois Springfield ranks 26th on this list and posts an average net price of $5,778 for families earning under $30,000.
27	Mayville State University · Mayville, ND	$54,027	$11,456	$5,971	Not reported
	Mayville State University ranks 555th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $5,971 for families earning under $30,000.
28	Truman State University · Kirksville, MO	$56,947	$12,780	$6,046	83.8%
	Truman State University admits 84% of applicants and lists an average net price of $6,046 for families earning under $30,000.
29	Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN	$74,511	$16,264	$6,324	78.2%
	Graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $74,511 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $6,324 for families earning under $30,000.
30	College of the Ozarks · Point Lookout, MO	$44,258	$6,100	$6,381	12.0%
	A private nonprofit institution, College of the Ozarks has an admission rate of 12% and an average net price of $6,381 for families earning under $30,000.
31	Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN	$57,688	$10,873	$6,455	80.8%
	Indiana State University reports a six-year completion rate of 43% and an average net price of $6,455 for families earning under $30,000.
32	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN	$71,941	$16,778	$6,642	79.8%
	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks 107th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $71,941 for its graduates four years after completing.
33	Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL	$57,453	$12,937	$6,941	71.2%
	With an admission rate of 71%, Western Illinois University lists an average net price of $6,941 for families earning under $30,000.
34	Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI	$74,093	$19,680	$7,068	84.8%
	Michigan State University graduates earn a median of $74,093 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $7,068 for families earning under $30,000.
35	University of Michigan-Dearborn · Dearborn, MI	$77,294	$9,492	$7,211	55.6%
	University of Michigan-Dearborn ranks 88th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $7,211 for families earning under $30,000.
36	University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN	$100,684	$26,780	$7,244	11.3%
	A private nonprofit university, University of Notre Dame reports a six-year completion rate of 95% and an average net price of $7,244 for families earning under $30,000.
37	University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN	$66,056	$18,743	$7,256	88.8%
	University of Minnesota-Duluth reports median earnings of $66,056 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $7,256 for families earning under $30,000.
38	University of Wisconsin-Parkside · Kenosha, WI	$55,184	$11,772	$7,425	75.4%
	A public university in Kenosha, University of Wisconsin-Parkside admits 75% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 40%.
39	University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL	$72,839	$10,974	$7,529	77.4%
	University of Illinois Chicago ranks 17th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $72,839 four years after completing.
40	Saint Xavier University · Chicago, IL	$66,961	$10,970	$7,572	84.3%
	Saint Xavier University posts an average net price of $7,572 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $66,961 four years after completing.
41	Fort Hays State University · Hays, KS	$56,419	$12,569	$7,661	90.3%
	With a six-year completion rate of 48%, Fort Hays State University ranks 41st on this list and reports median earnings of $56,419 for its graduates four years after completing.
42	Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI	$52,624	$14,085	$7,697	84.0%
	Northern Michigan University admits 84% of applicants and carries an average net price of $7,697 for families earning under $30,000.
43	Ball State University · Muncie, IN	$57,619	$14,940	$7,834	85.5%
	Graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $57,619 four years after completing, and the school ranks 279th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
44	Valley City State University · Valley City, ND	$52,034	$11,890	$7,879	99.1%
	Valley City State University reports an average net price of $7,879 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 53%.
45	Carleton College · Northfield, MN	$66,841	$25,407	$7,881	20.4%
	A private nonprofit institution in Northfield, Carleton College admits 20% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $66,841 four years after completing.
46	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, WI	$60,184	$16,210	$8,224	75.5%
	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks 46th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 71% and an average net price of $8,224 for families earning under $30,000.
47	Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN	$56,455	$13,171	$8,306	83.9%
	Graduates of Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of $56,455 four years after completing, and the school admits 84% of applicants.
48	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI	$58,704	$14,158	$8,440	85.7%
	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater reports an average net price of $8,440 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $58,704 four years after completing.
49	University of Wisconsin-River Falls · River Falls, WI	$54,923	$14,054	$8,472	81.7%
	With an admission rate of 82%, University of Wisconsin-River Falls reports an average net price of $8,472 for families earning under $30,000 and median graduate earnings of $54,923 four years after completing.
50	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL	$65,199	$14,889	$8,483	97.5%
	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranks 50th on this list, posting an average net price of $8,483 for families earning under $30,000 alongside a six-year completion rate of 57%.
51	University of St Francis · Joliet, IL	$75,229	$13,006	$8,547	65.3%
	University of St Francis, a private nonprofit university in Joliet, admits 65% of applicants and carries an average net price of $8,547 for families earning under $30,000.
52	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI	$51,548	$14,559	$8,833	91.8%
	Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point earn a median of $51,548 four years after completing, and the school lists an average net price of $8,833 for families earning under $30,000.
53	Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MN	$59,194	$13,529	$8,909	94.8%
	Saint Cloud State University ranks 619th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $8,909.
54	University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI	$70,899	$16,032	$9,009	89.4%
	University of Wisconsin-Platteville reports a six-year completion rate of 56% and an average net price of $9,009 for families earning under $30,000.
55	Chicago State University · Chicago, IL	$56,486	$12,335	$9,073	43.3%
	With an admission rate of 43%, Chicago State University lists an average net price of $9,073 for families earning under $30,000 and median graduate earnings of $56,486 four years after completing.
56	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay, WI	$54,344	$13,369	$9,144	88.6%
	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay ranks 56th on this list, with an average net price of $9,144 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 48%.
57	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh · Oshkosh, WI	$59,730	$14,305	$9,236	86.5%
	Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median of $59,730 four years after completing, and the school's average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $9,236.
58	Youngstown State University · Youngstown, OH	$56,047	$12,767	$9,328	84.5%
	Youngstown State University admits 84% of applicants and reports an average net price of $9,328 for families earning under $30,000.
59	North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND	$67,679	$15,543	$9,370	95.0%
	North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks 367th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside an average net price of $9,370 for families earning under $30,000.
60	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL	$61,484	$13,297	$9,415	86.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 62%, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale lists an average net price of $9,415 for families earning under $30,000 and median graduate earnings of $61,484 four years after completing.
61	Minot State University · Minot, ND	$56,408	$12,703	$9,492	64.6%
	Minot State University reports median earnings of $56,408 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $9,492 for families earning under $30,000.
62	Grace Christian University · Wyoming, MI	$43,821	$12,404	$9,538	99.2%
	A private nonprofit institution in Wyoming, Grace Christian University admits 99% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 51%.
63	Governors State University · University Park, IL	$56,405	$12,329	$9,563	48.3%
	Governors State University ranks 254th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $56,405 four years after completing.
64	University of Wisconsin-Superior · Superior, WI	$50,018	$12,220	$9,679	93.0%
	With an average net price of $9,679 for families earning under $30,000, University of Wisconsin-Superior ranks 64th on this list.
65	Wichita State University · Wichita, KS	$59,707	$13,194	$9,734	94.0%
	Wichita State University graduates 51% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $59,707 for its graduates four years after completing.
66	Dominican University · River Forest, IL	$59,507	$11,745	$9,759	90.3%
	Dominican University admits 90% of applicants and carries an average net price of $9,759 for families earning under $30,000.
67	Missouri Southern State University · Joplin, MO	$52,419	$12,007	$9,759	97.0%
	Graduates of Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $52,419 four years after completing, and the school ranks 631st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
68	Harris-Stowe State University · Saint Louis, MO	$46,752	$9,922	$9,827	Not reported
	Harris-Stowe State University posts a six-year completion rate of 28% and an average net price of $9,827 for families earning under $30,000.
69	Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL	$53,620	$12,786	$9,828	65.4%
	Eastern Illinois University reports median earnings of $53,620 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 65%.
70	Saginaw Valley State University · University Center, MI	$63,454	$10,775	$9,844	72.1%
	With an average net price of $9,844 for families earning under $30,000, Saginaw Valley State University ranks 360th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
71	Stephens College · Columbia, MO	$46,218	$23,459	$9,918	77.2%
	Stephens College admits 77% of applicants and reports median earnings of $46,218 for its graduates four years after completing.
72	Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA	$58,955	$17,648	$9,970	14.5%
	Grinnell College graduates 88% of its students within six years and carries an average net price of $9,970 for families earning under $30,000.
73	Peru State College · Peru, NE	$53,258	$11,632	$9,986	Not reported
	Peru State College, a public university in Peru, reports median earnings of $53,258 for its graduates four years after completing.
74	Albion College · Albion, MI	$55,297	$14,301	$10,036	80.7%
	Albion College posts an average net price of $10,036 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 74th on this list.
75	Chadron State College · Chadron, NE	$51,820	$12,549	$10,047	Not reported
	Chadron State College graduates 50% of its students within six years and carries an average net price of $10,047 for families earning under $30,000.
76	Bemidji State University · Bemidji, MN	$60,307	$15,261	$10,073	56.0%
	Bemidji State University admits 56% of applicants and reports median earnings of $60,307 for its graduates four years after completing.
77	Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL	$64,583	$13,391	$10,126	69.8%
	Northern Illinois University ranks 116th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $10,126 for families earning under $30,000.
78	Winona State University · Winona, MN	$60,533	$17,503	$10,224	75.5%
	Winona State University reports a six-year completion rate of 57% and median earnings of $60,533 for its graduates four years after completing.
79	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI	$60,838	$16,550	$10,270	82.3%
	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire posts an average net price of $10,270 for families earning under $30,000 and admits 82% of applicants.
80	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI	$62,480	$15,014	$10,329	90.7%
	Median earnings of $62,480 four years after completing coincide with an average net price of $10,329 for families earning under $30,000 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
81	Saint Johns University · Collegeville, MN	$72,829	$25,672	$10,354	90.6%
	Saint Johns University, a private nonprofit institution in Collegeville, graduates 75% of its students within six years and reports an average net price of $10,354 for families earning under $30,000.
82	Lewis University · Romeoville, IL	$66,586	$17,028	$10,382	71.3%
	Lewis University reports median earnings of $66,586 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 71% of applicants.
83	St Olaf College · Northfield, MN	$56,323	$23,874	$10,404	48.3%
	St Olaf College posts an average net price of $10,404 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 978th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
84	University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH	$62,809	$13,946	$10,413	59.7%
	University of Akron Main Campus admits 60% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 52%.
85	Lawrence University · Appleton, WI	$51,503	$23,401	$10,419	63.9%
	Lawrence University reports an average net price of $10,419 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $51,503 four years after completing.
86	Dickinson State University · Dickinson, ND	$59,571	$14,092	$10,479	37.0%
	A public university in Dickinson, Dickinson State University admits 37% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 51%.
87	University of Nebraska at Omaha · Omaha, NE	$60,448	$13,441	$10,534	87.0%
	University of Nebraska at Omaha ranks 186th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside an average net price of $10,534 for families earning under $30,000.
88	Southwest Minnesota State University · Marshall, MN	$55,009	$15,291	$10,559	62.2%
	Graduates of Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $55,009 four years after completing, and the school lists an average net price of $10,559 for families earning under $30,000.
89	University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO	$65,925	$13,310	$10,576	72.2%
	University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks 89th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 55% and median earnings of $65,925 for its graduates four years after completing.
90	Iowa State University · Ames, IA	$68,277	$18,589	$10,582	88.7%
	With an admission rate of 89%, Iowa State University reports an average net price of $10,582 for families earning under $30,000.
91	Aquinas College · Grand Rapids, MI	$51,578	$16,626	$10,725	89.9%
	Aquinas College ranks 1237th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $51,578 four years after completing.
92	Northern State University · Aberdeen, SD	$53,116	$15,812	$10,762	93.0%
	Northern State University lists an average net price of $10,762 for families earning under $30,000, and the public university in Aberdeen graduates 49% of its students within six years.
93	Huntington University · Huntington, IN	$52,242	$19,310	$10,796	75.6%
	Graduates of Huntington University earn a median of $52,242 four years after completing, and the school admits 76% of applicants.
94	University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA	$54,830	$15,901	$10,863	92.7%
	University of Northern Iowa ranks 94th on this list, with an average net price of $10,863 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 68%.
95	Missouri University of Science and Technology · Rolla, MO	$93,514	$16,298	$10,912	72.6%
	Missouri University of Science and Technology reports median earnings of $93,514 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $10,912 for families earning under $30,000.
96	University of Central Missouri · Warrensburg, MO	$54,054	$14,462	$10,965	63.8%
	University of Central Missouri ranks 593rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and the public university in Warrensburg admits 64% of applicants.
97	University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI	$64,234	$17,490	$10,966	87.7%
	With an admission rate of 88%, University of Wisconsin-Stout reports an average net price of $10,966 for families earning under $30,000.
98	Grace College and Theological Seminary · Winona Lake, IN	$49,126	$19,932	$10,998	82.2%
	Grace College and Theological Seminary, a private nonprofit institution in Winona Lake, posts a six-year completion rate of 69% and median earnings of $49,126 for its graduates four years after completing.
99	Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN	$69,228	$18,578	$11,043	89.4%
	Valparaiso University ranks 99th on this list and shows an average net price of $11,043 for families earning under $30,000.
100	Wayne State University · Detroit, MI	$68,551	$12,766	$11,090	81.2%
	Wayne State University holds an Azimuth composite rank of 80th among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $68,551 for its graduates four years after completing.
101	Minnesota State University Moorhead · Moorhead, MN	$55,083	$17,997	$11,129	58.8%
	Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates 57% of its students within six years and reports an average net price of $11,129 for families earning under $30,000.
102	Martin Luther College · New Ulm, MN	$49,182	$18,463	$11,233	87.2%
	Martin Luther College posts median earnings of $49,182 for its graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 87%.
103	Missouri Western State University · Saint Joseph, MO	$53,293	$13,251	$11,243	Not reported
	Missouri Western State University ranks 103rd on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 39%.
104	Emporia State University · Emporia, KS	$53,751	$16,261	$11,452	97.7%
	Emporia State University admits 98% of applicants and reports an average net price of $11,452 for families earning under $30,000.
105	Coe College · Cedar Rapids, IA	$57,133	$18,745	$11,479	64.0%
	Coe College shows median earnings of $57,133 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an Azimuth composite rank of 864th among nonprofit four-year institutions.
106	Illinois State University · Normal, IL	$62,507	$19,398	$11,568	88.2%
	Illinois State University reports an average net price of $11,568 for families earning under $30,000 and graduates 65% of its students within six years.
107	University of Mary · Bismarck, ND	$65,398	$17,770	$11,593	75.3%
	University of Mary ranks 107th on this list, with median earnings of $65,398 for its graduates four years after completing.
108	Milwaukee School of Engineering · Milwaukee, WI	$90,607	$22,453	$11,607	58.9%
	Milwaukee School of Engineering admits 59% of applicants and reports an average net price of $11,607 for families earning under $30,000.
109	Central Christian College of Kansas · Mcpherson, KS	$55,610	$11,404	$11,689	52.7%
	Central Christian College of Kansas reports median earnings of $55,610 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $11,689 for families earning under $30,000.
110	Mount St. Joseph University · Cincinnati, OH	$61,602	$16,530	$11,689	59.1%
	Mount St. Joseph University admits 59% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 56%.
111	DePauw University · Greencastle, IN	$70,091	$22,264	$11,820	57.2%
	DePauw University ranks 657th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $70,091 four years after completing.
112	Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SD	$48,243	$15,911	$11,863	96.3%
	A public university in Spearfish, Black Hills State University has an average net price of $11,863 for families earning under $30,000.
113	Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH	$62,601	$15,415	$11,952	96.3%
	Wright State University-Main Campus graduates 42% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $62,601 for its graduates four years after completing.
114	Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH	$61,322	$14,764	$11,958	91.3%
	Cleveland State University ranks 114th on this list, with an admission rate of 91%.
115	Baker College · Owosso, MI	$53,754	$13,157	$11,976	81.9%
	Baker College shows an average net price of $11,976 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $53,754 four years after completing.
116	Gustavus Adolphus College · Saint Peter, MN	$61,015	$22,900	$12,015	61.0%
	Gustavus Adolphus College posts a six-year completion rate of 77% and ranks 1038th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
117	Kalamazoo College · Kalamazoo, MI	$55,566	$19,072	$12,019	75.3%
	Kalamazoo College admits 75% of applicants and reports an average net price of $12,019 for families earning under $30,000.
118	Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI	$61,298	$17,597	$12,185	89.8%
	Central Michigan University ranks 118th on this list, with median earnings of $61,298 for its graduates four years after completing.
119	Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI	$60,491	$16,317	$12,272	83.0%
	Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of its students within six years and shows an average net price of $12,272 for families earning under $30,000.
120	Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH	$50,129	$14,381	$12,310	Not reported
	Shawnee State University reports median earnings of $50,129 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 48%.
121	Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN	$64,235	$19,139	$12,339	88.4%
	Minnesota State University-Mankato reports median earnings of $64,235 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $12,339 for families earning under $30,000.
122	Otterbein University · Westerville, OH	$58,068	$19,237	$12,458	84.5%
	A private nonprofit institution in Westerville, Otterbein University admits 85% of applicants and graduates 68% within six years.
123	National Louis University · Chicago, IL	$63,065	$12,641	$12,462	95.1%
	National Louis University ranks 277th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $63,065 four years after completing.
124	Monmouth College · Monmouth, IL	$51,368	$17,133	$12,483	90.9%
	With an average net price of $12,483 for families earning under $30,000, Monmouth College ranks 124th on this list.
125	Illinois College · Jacksonville, IL	$50,691	$18,298	$12,487	78.2%
	Illinois College posts a six-year completion rate of 64% and an admission rate of 78%.
126	North Central College · Naperville, IL	$61,656	$21,044	$12,507	77.3%
	Graduates of North Central College earn a median of $61,656 four years after completing, while the school reports an average net price of $12,507 for families earning under $30,000.
127	The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH	$57,840	$23,458	$12,512	59.5%
	The College of Wooster admits 60% of applicants and ranks 926th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
128	Luther College · Decorah, IA	$55,033	$23,097	$12,517	71.5%
	An average net price of $12,517 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with a median earnings figure of $55,033 for graduates of Luther College four years after completing.
129	University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS	$69,680	$18,059	$12,544	93.5%
	University of Kansas, a public university in Lawrence, graduates 69% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $69,680 for its graduates four years after completing.
130	Bethany Lutheran College · Mankato, MN	$47,456	$20,148	$12,571	39.0%
	Bethany Lutheran College ranks 130th on this list, with an admission rate of 39% and an average net price of $12,571 for families earning under $30,000.
131	Antioch College · Yellow Springs, OH	$39,456	$14,834	$12,578	89.1%
	Graduates of Antioch College earn a median of $39,456 four years after completing, and the school ranks 835th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
132	Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO	$51,502	$15,882	$12,704	73.5%
	Southeast Missouri State University reports an average net price of $12,704 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 58%.
133	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN	$62,831	$18,196	$12,720	96.0%
	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, a private nonprofit university in Fort Wayne, reports an average net price of $12,720 for families earning under $30,000.
134	University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE	$62,769	$17,747	$12,751	87.5%
	Graduates of University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $62,769 four years after completing, and the school admits 87% of applicants.
135	Goshen College · Goshen, IN	$55,539	$14,493	$12,761	84.1%
	Goshen College ranks 135th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 65%.
136	Wayne State College · Wayne, NE	$52,406	$15,360	$12,844	Not reported
	Wayne State College carries an average net price of $12,844 for families earning under $30,000 and graduates 52% of its students within six years.
137	Trinity Christian College · Palos Heights, IL	$57,170	$19,125	$12,891	84.9%
	Trinity Christian College reports median earnings of $57,170 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 85%.
138	Buena Vista University · Storm Lake, IA	$50,318	$18,846	$12,901	77.6%
	Buena Vista University ranks 976th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $12,901 for families earning under $30,000.
139	William Jewell College · Liberty, MO	$66,965	$17,562	$12,909	38.4%
	William Jewell College admits 38% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $66,965 four years after completing.
140	Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL	$91,312	$18,425	$12,964	54.9%
	Illinois Institute of Technology posts a six-year completion rate of 75% and an average net price of $12,964 for families earning under $30,000.
141	College of Saint Benedict · Saint Joseph, MN	$63,895	$26,640	$12,981	91.5%
	College of Saint Benedict reports median earnings of $63,895 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 77%.
142	University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$62,350	$15,071	$13,031	62.7%
	University of Missouri-St Louis ranks 142nd on this list, with an average net price of $13,031 for families earning under $30,000.
143	University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE	$56,647	$16,242	$13,066	89.5%
	An average net price of $13,066 for families earning under $30,000 accompanies a six-year completion rate of 58% at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
144	University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI	$78,953	$15,232	$13,088	75.4%
	University of Detroit Mercy ranks 345th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $78,953 four years after completing.
145	University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND	$69,563	$18,551	$13,126	76.9%
	145th on this list, University of North Dakota posts an average net price of $13,126 for families earning under $30,000 and reports a six-year completion rate of 60%.
146	Ursuline College · Pepper Pike, OH	$73,605	$16,164	$13,134	74.9%
	A private nonprofit university in Pepper Pike, Ursuline College admits 75% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 67%.
147	Northwest Missouri State University · Maryville, MO	$52,213	$16,244	$13,176	86.1%
	Northwest Missouri State University ranks 147th on this list, with an average net price of $13,176 for families earning under $30,000 and an 86% admission rate.
148	Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS	$64,711	$19,406	$13,178	81.7%
	Graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $64,711 four years after completing, and the university reports a six-year completion rate of 71%.
149	Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI	$59,616	$15,407	$13,250	79.6%
	Eastern Michigan University posts an average net price of $13,250 for families earning under $30,000, while its graduates across all fields earn a median of $59,616 four years after completing.
150	Malone University · Canton, OH	$51,485	$20,948	$13,290	75.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 45%, Malone University ranks 1267th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
151	Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MI	$60,517	$12,547	$13,406	81.9%
	Andrews University admits 82% of applicants and reports median earnings of $60,517 for its graduates four years after completing.
152	University of Toledo · Toledo, OH	$66,084	$17,249	$13,524	92.0%
	University of Toledo ranks 152nd on this list and shows an average net price of $13,524 for families earning under $30,000.
153	Viterbo University · La Crosse, WI	$69,675	$21,260	$13,657	72.4%
	A private nonprofit university in La Crosse, Viterbo University reports a six-year completion rate of 68% and median earnings of $69,675 for its graduates four years after completing.
154	Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL	$60,607	$14,109	$13,709	74.6%
	Northeastern Illinois University posts an average net price of $13,709 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $60,607 four years after completing.
155	Eureka College · Eureka, IL	$49,625	$17,349	$13,711	85.0%
	Eureka College admits 85% of applicants and ranks 1123rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
156	Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO	$53,058	$17,613	$13,718	90.5%
	Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $53,058 four years after completing, and the university reports an average net price of $13,718 for families earning under $30,000.
157	Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN	$58,560	$32,149	$13,772	28.5%
	Macalester College reports an average net price of $13,772 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $58,560 four years after completing.
158	University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO	$69,651	$20,268	$13,841	78.5%
	A public university in Columbia, University of Missouri-Columbia admits 78% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 75%.
159	Manchester University · North Manchester, IN	$52,989	$18,805	$13,875	71.1%
	Manchester University ranks 159th on this list, with an average net price of $13,875 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 46%.
160	Oakland City University · Oakland City, IN	$57,090	$15,210	$13,980	82.5%
	Oakland City University shows an average net price of $13,980 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $57,090 four years after completing.
161	College of Saint Mary · Omaha, NE	$64,669	$16,590	$14,090	44.7%
	College of Saint Mary admits 45% of applicants and reports an average net price of $14,090 for families earning under $30,000.
162	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary · Ankeny, IA	$35,449	$16,282	$14,121	67.5%
	Graduates of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary earn a median of $35,449 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $14,121 for families earning under $30,000.
163	South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD	$63,042	$19,841	$14,266	98.3%
	South Dakota State University ranks 163rd on this list, admits 98% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $63,042 four years after completing.
164	The College of Saint Scholastica · Duluth, MN	$75,595	$27,846	$14,433	93.0%
	The College of Saint Scholastica reports an average net price of $14,433 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $75,595 four years after completing.
165	University of Evansville · Evansville, IN	$59,762	$18,499	$14,451	77.6%
	University of Evansville admits 78% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 64%, alongside an average net price of $14,451 for families earning under $30,000.
166	Aurora University · Aurora, IL	$64,521	$18,838	$14,525	80.9%
	Aurora University ranks 340th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $64,521 four years after completing.
167	Spring Arbor University · Spring Arbor, MI	$55,203	$19,353	$14,530	51.5%
	Spring Arbor University reports an average net price of $14,530 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 64%.
168	Muskingum University · New Concord, OH	$50,429	$19,532	$14,684	81.8%
	Muskingum University admits 82% of applicants and reports an average net price of $14,684 for families earning under $30,000.
169	Madonna University · Livonia, MI	$61,516	$17,755	$14,759	63.4%
	Madonna University reports an average net price of $14,759 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,516 four years after completing.
170	University of Jamestown · Jamestown, ND	$59,388	$19,567	$14,788	88.1%
	University of Jamestown admits 88% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 49%.
171	Franklin College · Franklin, IN	$53,224	$22,855	$14,790	69.8%
	Franklin College ranks 171st on this list, with an average net price of $14,790 for families earning under $30,000.
172	North Park University · Chicago, IL	$65,399	$16,948	$14,845	68.5%
	North Park University, a private nonprofit university in Chicago, reports median earnings of $65,399 for its graduates four years after completing.
173	University of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD	$62,334	$19,858	$14,921	98.8%
	University of South Dakota has an admission rate of 99% and an average net price of $14,921 for families earning under $30,000.
174	Nebraska Wesleyan University · Lincoln, NE	$61,753	$18,327	$14,925	79.8%
	Nebraska Wesleyan University ranks 824th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 66% of its students within six years.
175	Beloit College · Beloit, WI	$48,801	$21,526	$15,176	63.0%
	Beloit College reports an average net price of $15,176 for families earning under $30,000, while its graduates across all fields earn a median of $48,801 four years after completing.
176	Dakota Wesleyan University · Mitchell, SD	$64,461	$19,735	$15,251	73.4%
	Dakota Wesleyan University admits 73% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $64,461 four years after completing.
177	Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH	$56,839	$20,787	$15,280	86.3%
	Kent State University at Kent, a public university in Kent, reports median earnings of $56,839 for its graduates four years after completing.
178	University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA	$69,866	$22,531	$15,316	83.6%
	A public institution in Iowa City, University of Iowa has a six-year completion rate of 75% and an average net price of $15,316 for families earning under $30,000.
179	University of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN	$63,673	$21,602	$15,346	66.5%
	University of Indianapolis ranks 776th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $15,346 for families earning under $30,000.
180	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD	$87,878	$20,183	$15,348	79.9%
	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology reports an average net price of $15,348 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $87,878 four years after completing.
181	Hamline University · Saint Paul, MN	$61,017	$20,744	$15,371	87.6%
	Hamline University reports an average net price of $15,371 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,017 four years after completing.
182	Holy Cross College · Notre Dame, IN	$46,024	$26,728	$15,377	75.2%
	Holy Cross College admits 75% of applicants and has a six-year completion rate of 73%.
183	Ohio Wesleyan University · Delaware, OH	$54,483	$20,897	$15,412	55.6%
	Ohio Wesleyan University ranks 183rd on this list, with an average net price of $15,412 for families earning under $30,000.
184	Siena Heights University · Adrian, MI	$62,131	$17,124	$15,624	68.9%
	Graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of $62,131 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $15,624 for families earning under $30,000.
185	Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH	$70,528	$21,637	$15,673	85.0%
	Ohio University-Main Campus, a public university in Athens, ranks 325th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
186	Lindenwood University · Saint Charles, MO	$58,207	$19,638	$15,678	56.8%
	Lindenwood University reports a six-year completion rate of 49% and an average net price of $15,678 for families earning under $30,000.
187	Avila University · Kansas City, MO	$61,078	$16,053	$15,694	87.8%
	Avila University admits 88% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,078 four years after completing.
188	Judson University · Elgin, IL	$56,385	$18,558	$15,701	47.6%
	Judson University ranks 188th on this list and reports an average net price of $15,701 for families earning under $30,000.
189	Ripon College · Ripon, WI	$50,210	$20,216	$15,712	79.8%
	Graduates of Ripon College earn a median of $50,210 four years after completing, and the school has a six-year completion rate of 63%.
190	Carroll University · Waukesha, WI	$66,639	$15,193	$15,718	66.8%
	Carroll University reports an average net price of $15,718 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $66,639 four years after completing.
191	Augustana College · Rock Island, IL	$60,377	$22,736	$15,787	62.7%
	Augustana College admits 63% of applicants and ranks 1049th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
192	Graceland University-Lamoni · Lamoni, IA	$63,607	$18,504	$15,875	80.8%
	Graceland University-Lamoni reports a six-year completion rate of 42% and an average net price of $15,875 for families earning under $30,000.
193	Kettering College · Kettering, OH	$80,027	$21,650	$16,000	76.5%
	Kettering College reports median earnings of $80,027 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,000 for families earning under $30,000.
194	Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, OH	$70,785	$28,384	$16,015	75.4%
	Miami University-Oxford admits 75% of applicants and graduates 80% of its students within six years.
195	Missouri Valley College · Marshall, MO	$49,963	$18,086	$16,132	69.2%
	Missouri Valley College, a private nonprofit institution in Marshall, ranks 195th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 22%.
196	Taylor University · Upland, IN	$51,779	$24,865	$16,143	73.5%
	Taylor University shows an average net price of $16,143 for families earning under $30,000, with median earnings of $51,779 for its graduates four years after completing.
197	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Winona, MN	$72,502	$11,704	$16,182	92.8%
	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ranks 534th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $16,182 for families earning under $30,000.
198	Evangel University · Springfield, MO	$46,593	$18,669	$16,198	71.6%
	Evangel University graduates 65% of its students within six years and admits 72% of applicants.
199	Central College · Pella, IA	$55,693	$23,377	$16,231	86.2%
	Central College reports median earnings of $55,693 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $16,231 for families earning under $30,000.
200	VanderCook College of Music · Chicago, IL	$55,437	$19,780	$16,308	89.5%
	VanderCook College of Music, a private nonprofit college in Chicago, ranks 200th on this list with an admission rate of 89%.
201	Bluffton University · Bluffton, OH	$49,053	$19,943	$16,363	67.2%
	Bluffton University shows an average net price of $16,363 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 53%.
202	Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint Paul, MN	$68,250	$18,462	$16,406	78.9%
	Concordia University-Saint Paul reports median earnings of $68,250 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 477th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
203	Cornell College · Mount Vernon, IA	$48,353	$23,634	$16,409	79.9%
	Cornell College admits 80% of applicants and reports an average net price of $16,409 for families earning under $30,000.
204	Ashland University · Ashland, OH	$59,855	$21,988	$16,489	76.4%
	Ashland University graduates 61% of its students within six years, with median earnings of $59,855 for its graduates four years after completing.
205	Quincy University · Quincy, IL	$59,724	$20,359	$16,502	50.9%
	Quincy University reports median earnings of $59,724 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,502 for families earning under $30,000.
206	Maryville University of Saint Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$84,871	$22,066	$16,528	95.1%
	Maryville University of Saint Louis admits 95% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 66%.
207	Hiram College · Hiram, OH	$52,304	$21,058	$16,550	93.5%
	Hiram College ranks 207th on this list and carries an average net price of $16,550 for families earning under $30,000.
208	Wabash College · Crawfordsville, IN	$68,626	$24,336	$16,586	63.3%
	Graduates of Wabash College earn a median of $68,626 four years after completing, and the school graduates 77% of its students within six years.
209	Denison University · Granville, OH	$62,838	$40,007	$16,656	17.4%
	Denison University has an admission rate of 17% and an average net price of $16,656 for families earning under $30,000.
210	Davenport University · Grand Rapids, MI	$69,009	$17,707	$16,700	97.8%
	Davenport University ranks 768th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $69,009 for its graduates four years after completing.
211	Saint Mary's College · Notre Dame, IN	$69,406	$25,292	$16,760	76.0%
	Saint Mary's College reports an average net price of $16,760 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 69%.
212	Calvary University · Kansas City, MO	$32,281	$16,334	$16,764	71.7%
	Calvary University admits 72% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $32,281 four years after completing.
213	University of Mount Union · Alliance, OH	$57,955	$23,280	$16,786	78.2%
	University of Mount Union ranks 213th on this list and posts median earnings of $57,955 for its graduates four years after completing.
214	Concordia University-Chicago · River Forest, IL	$71,699	$18,436	$16,795	92.8%
	Concordia University-Chicago has a six-year completion rate of 36% and an average net price of $16,795 for families earning under $30,000.
215	Hanover College · Hanover, IN	$56,221	$21,829	$16,832	83.7%
	Hanover College reports median earnings of $56,221 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 84%.
216	Blackburn College · Carlinville, IL	$46,015	$18,460	$16,838	63.2%
	Blackburn College carries an average net price of $16,838 for families earning under $30,000 and ranks 1316th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
217	Ohio Dominican University · Columbus, OH	$61,640	$20,079	$16,997	94.2%
	Ohio Dominican University ranks 217th on this list and reports median earnings of $61,640 for its graduates four years after completing.
218	Mount Mercy University · Cedar Rapids, IA	$61,330	$20,168	$17,070	82.5%
	Mount Mercy University posts an average net price of $17,070 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 58%.
219	Knox College · Galesburg, IL	$49,217	$24,595	$17,134	70.8%
	Knox College admits 71% of applicants and shows an average net price of $17,134 for families earning under $30,000.
220	Alma College · Alma, MI	$55,040	$20,694	$17,162	57.0%
	Graduates across all fields from Alma College earn a median of $55,040 four years after completing, and the school's admission rate is 57%.
221	Earlham College · Richmond, IN	$44,750	$24,714	$17,178	73.1%
	Earlham College ranks 1358th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and carries an average net price of $17,178 for families earning under $30,000.
222	Olivet Nazarene University · Bourbonnais, IL	$64,769	$20,729	$17,232	55.9%
	Olivet Nazarene University reports a six-year completion rate of 61% and an average net price of $17,232 for families earning under $30,000.
223	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences · Cincinnati, OH	$74,804	$18,378	$17,255	58.9%
	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences shows median earnings of $74,804 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $17,255.
224	Bradley University · Peoria, IL	$74,150	$22,719	$17,269	76.8%
	Bradley University admits 77% of applicants and reports an average net price of $17,269 for families earning under $30,000.
225	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health · Omaha, NE	$74,574	$21,863	$17,272	73.4%
	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health ranks 564th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $17,272 for families earning under $30,000.
226	Dakota State University · Madison, SD	$63,160	$21,057	$17,317	88.1%
	Dakota State University, a public university in Madison, reports an average net price of $17,317 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 51%.
227	Marian University · Fond Du Lac, WI	$65,859	$21,937	$17,449	75.0%
	Marian University shows median earnings of $65,859 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,449 for families earning under $30,000.
228	Bethel University · Mishawaka, IN	$53,289	$18,610	$17,580	97.7%
	Bethel University admits 98% of applicants and reports an average net price of $17,580 for families earning under $30,000.
229	Hope College · Holland, MI	$60,573	$27,182	$17,606	79.2%
	Hope College reports median earnings of $60,573 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,606 for families earning under $30,000.
230	Wittenberg University · Springfield, OH	$54,622	$18,649	$17,609	72.4%
	Wittenberg University admits 72% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 53%.
231	Culver-Stockton College · Canton, MO	$48,225	$21,983	$17,712	99.1%
	Culver-Stockton College ranks 231st on this list and posts an average net price of $17,712 for families earning under $30,000.
232	Upper Iowa University · Fayette, IA	$58,837	$20,942	$17,715	96.5%
	Graduates of Upper Iowa University earn a median of $58,837 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate stands at 34%.
233	Illinois Wesleyan University · Bloomington, IL	$69,265	$28,199	$17,732	39.3%
	Illinois Wesleyan University holds an admission rate of 39% and reports median earnings of $69,265 for its graduates four years after completing.
234	Briar Cliff University · Sioux City, IA	$61,163	$23,907	$17,764	Not reported
	Briar Cliff University ranks 717th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $17,764 for families earning under $30,000.
235	Tabor College · Hillsboro, KS	$47,989	$20,205	$17,884	64.6%
	Tabor College graduates 34% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $47,989 four years after completing.
236	St Catherine University · Saint Paul, MN	$65,829	$19,764	$17,890	91.9%
	St Catherine University admits 92% of applicants and posts an average net price of $17,890 for families earning under $30,000.
237	Elmhurst University · Elmhurst, IL	$63,784	$24,185	$17,892	73.6%
	Elmhurst University reports median earnings of $63,784 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 70%.
238	Ozark Christian College · Joplin, MO	$40,563	$20,580	$17,900	93.6%
	Ozark Christian College ranks 1212th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an admission rate of 94%.
239	Simpson College · Indianola, IA	$56,509	$21,936	$17,941	86.2%
	Simpson College posts an average net price of $17,941 for families earning under $30,000 and reports median earnings of $56,509 for its graduates four years after completing.
240	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH	$72,188	$25,648	$17,974	85.3%
	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks 250th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 75%.
241	Roosevelt University · Chicago, IL	$58,796	$20,194	$18,018	97.2%
	Roosevelt University, a private nonprofit university in Chicago, reports median earnings of $58,796 for its graduates four years after completing.
242	Cleary University · Howell, MI	$67,914	$22,143	$18,046	67.5%
	Cleary University admits 68% of applicants and shows an average net price of $18,046 for families earning under $30,000.
243	Newman University · Wichita, KS	$56,857	$19,971	$18,060	74.0%
	Graduates of Newman University earn a median of $56,857 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 53%.
244	University of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA	$59,598	$23,386	$18,106	88.6%
	University of Dubuque ranks 244th on this list and carries an average net price of $18,106 for families earning under $30,000.
245	University of Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD	$58,903	$21,383	$18,145	82.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 63%, University of Sioux Falls reports median earnings of $58,903 for its graduates four years after completing.
246	Mount Mary University · Milwaukee, WI	$54,418	$20,144	$18,155	62.3%
	Mount Mary University admits 62% of applicants and posts an average net price of $18,155 for families earning under $30,000.
247	Wisconsin Lutheran College · Milwaukee, WI	$57,728	$23,245	$18,190	78.2%
	Wisconsin Lutheran College ranks 1057th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $57,728 four years after completing.
248	Kansas Wesleyan University · Salina, KS	$53,289	$22,671	$18,192	71.9%
	An average net price of $18,192 for families earning under $30,000 coincides with a six-year completion rate of 49% at Kansas Wesleyan University.
249	Heidelberg University · Tiffin, OH	$52,647	$20,556	$18,217	85.8%
	Heidelberg University reports median earnings of $52,647 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 86% of applicants.
250	Kenyon College · Gambier, OH	$57,786	$38,512	$18,242	31.0%
	Kenyon College admits 31% of applicants and shows an average net price of $18,242 for families earning under $30,000.
251	Marietta College · Marietta, OH	$64,527	$21,083	$18,254	79.3%
	Graduates of Marietta College earn a median of $64,527 four years after completing, and the school ranks 1088th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
252	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH	$54,998	$24,022	$18,396	81.0%
	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, a public university in Bowling Green, carries an average net price of $18,396 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 64%.
253	Rochester Christian University · Rochester Hills, MI	$50,000	$21,456	$18,463	97.7%
	Rochester Christian University reports median earnings of $50,000 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $18,463 for families earning under $30,000.
254	Grand View University · Des Moines, IA	$57,521	$21,774	$18,512	99.1%
	Grand View University admits 99% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 54%.
255	Ohio Northern University · Ada, OH	$72,080	$24,478	$18,525	74.4%
	Ohio Northern University ranks 255th on this list, with an average net price of $18,525 for families earning under $30,000.
256	Millikin University · Decatur, IL	$54,115	$21,989	$18,659	66.7%
	Graduates of Millikin University earn a median of $54,115 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 55%.
257	Park University · Parkville, MO	$63,456	$21,032	$18,687	Not reported
	Park University ranks 386th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $18,687 for families earning under $30,000.
258	Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SD	$65,005	$23,894	$18,746	67.8%
	Augustana University posts a six-year completion rate of 73% and median earnings of $65,005 for its graduates four years after completing.
259	Drury University · Springfield, MO	$47,568	$20,831	$18,759	57.6%
	Drury University carries an average net price of $18,759 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $47,568 four years after completing.
260	Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH	$51,715	$38,645	$18,774	34.2%
	Oberlin College admits 34% of applicants and reports an average net price of $18,774 for families earning under $30,000.
261	Cedarville University · Cedarville, OH	$60,679	$24,468	$18,987	65.3%
	Cedarville University ranks 261st on this list, with median earnings of $60,679 for its graduates four years after completing.
262	Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH	$94,237	$41,190	$19,025	36.5%
	Case Western Reserve University shows a six-year completion rate of 87% and an average net price of $19,025 for families earning under $30,000.
263	Capital University · Columbus, OH	$59,121	$22,576	$19,062	70.2%
	Capital University reports median earnings of $59,121 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 70%.
264	Sterling College · Sterling, KS	$44,980	$22,371	$19,068	48.2%
	Sterling College ranks 1375th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts a six-year completion rate of 41%.
265	Concordia University-Nebraska · Seward, NE	$53,848	$23,965	$19,107	85.7%
	Concordia University-Nebraska reports median earnings of $53,848 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average annual net price of $19,107 for families earning under $30,000.
266	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School · Ellendale, ND	$42,326	$19,359	$19,123	25.8%
	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School admits 26% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 46%.
267	East-West University · Chicago, IL	$43,920	$21,697	$19,168	Not reported
	East-West University ranks 267th on this list, with an average annual net price of $19,168 for families earning under $30,000.
268	Greenville University · Greenville, IL	$47,578	$19,533	$19,181	97.5%
	Graduates of Greenville University earn a median of $47,578 four years after completing, and the school's average annual net price for families earning under $30,000 is $19,181.
269	Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI	$60,889	$22,992	$19,281	70.9%
	Calvin University posts a six-year completion rate of 74% and reports median earnings of $60,889 for its graduates four years after completing.
270	York University · York, NE	$47,078	$20,951	$19,343	51.9%
	York University ranks 1281st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $19,343.
271	Union Adventist University · Lincoln, NE	$61,367	$23,716	$19,477	100.0%
	Union Adventist University admits 100% of applicants and reports median earnings of $61,367 for its graduates four years after completing.
272	Adrian College · Adrian, MI	$55,233	$25,368	$19,542	72.5%
	Adrian College ranks 272nd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 48%.
273	Mount Marty University · Yankton, SD	$57,208	$22,227	$19,564	42.6%
	Mount Marty University reports an average annual net price of $19,564 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $57,208 four years after completing.
274	Central State University · Wilberforce, OH	$42,843	$13,096	$19,581	98.6%
	Central State University, a public university in Wilberforce, admits 99% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 23%.
275	Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL	$62,893	$28,673	$19,605	56.8%
	Lake Forest College reports median earnings of $62,893 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average annual net price for families earning under $30,000 is $19,605.
276	The University of Olivet · Olivet, MI	$52,261	$21,393	$19,656	83.3%
	The University of Olivet ranks 1165th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 35%.
277	Trine University · Angola, IN	$67,814	$25,355	$19,661	85.5%
	Trine University reports median earnings of $67,814 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $19,661 for families earning under $30,000.
278	Franciscan University of Steubenville · Steubenville, OH	$49,762	$23,589	$19,696	58.4%
	A private nonprofit university in Steubenville, Franciscan University of Steubenville admits 58% of applicants and graduates 75% within six years.
279	Saint Norbert College · De Pere, WI	$58,944	$26,172	$19,721	85.7%
	Saint Norbert College ranks 279th on this list and posts an average net price of $19,721 for families earning under $30,000.
280	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion · Marion, IN	$68,838	$22,866	$19,793	88.9%
	Graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion earn a median of $68,838 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 67%.
281	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary · Kansas City, MO	$62,368	$23,006	$19,818	96.4%
	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has an admission rate of 96% and an average net price of $19,818 for families earning under $30,000.
282	Wilmington College · Wilmington, OH	$52,364	$24,153	$19,820	92.4%
	Ranking 282nd on this page, Wilmington College reports median earnings of $52,364 for its graduates four years after completing.
283	Mercy College of Ohio · Toledo, OH	$71,303	$17,989	$19,867	93.2%
	Mercy College of Ohio posts an average net price of $19,867 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 56%.
284	John Carroll University · University Heights, OH	$67,580	$28,746	$19,945	80.9%
	A private nonprofit institution in University Heights, John Carroll University admits 81% of applicants and shows median earnings of $67,580 four years after completing.
285	Wheaton College · Wheaton, IL	$57,675	$26,975	$20,001	87.4%
	Wheaton College ranks 285th on this list, with an average net price of $20,001 for families earning under $30,000.
286	Lincoln University · Jefferson City, MO	$50,859	$19,092	$20,070	Not reported
	Lincoln University, a public university in Jefferson City, reports median earnings of $50,859 for its graduates four years after completing.
287	Benedictine University · Lisle, IL	$72,460	$22,313	$20,168	95.2%
	With an admission rate of 95%, Benedictine University posts an average net price of $20,168 for families earning under $30,000.
288	Cornerstone University · Grand Rapids, MI	$53,010	$20,301	$20,177	77.8%
	Cornerstone University graduates earn a median of $53,010 four years after completing, and the school ranks 288th on this list.
289	Lake Erie College · Painesville, OH	$57,903	$20,961	$20,195	70.4%
	Lake Erie College reports median earnings of $57,903 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,195 for families earning under $30,000.
290	Washburn University · Topeka, KS	$56,774	$15,280	$20,310	Not reported
	A public university in Topeka, Washburn University has a six-year completion rate of 53% and an average net price of $20,310 for families earning under $30,000.
291	North Central University · Minneapolis, MN	$47,587	$25,817	$20,450	99.0%
	North Central University admits 99% of applicants and posts an average net price of $20,450 for families earning under $30,000.
292	Walsh University · North Canton, OH	$63,410	$20,493	$20,458	70.7%
	Graduates of Walsh University earn a median of $63,410 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $20,458 for families earning under $30,000.
293	Creighton University · Omaha, NE	$81,178	$31,568	$20,472	79.8%
	Creighton University ranks 716th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an average net price of $20,472 for families earning under $30,000.
294	Loras College · Dubuque, IA	$55,860	$20,716	$20,479	99.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 68%, Loras College reports an average net price of $20,479 for families earning under $30,000.
295	William Penn University · Oskaloosa, IA	$53,878	$22,601	$20,608	51.9%
	William Penn University admits 52% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $53,878 four years after completing.
296	Rockford University · Rockford, IL	$59,145	$22,436	$20,877	92.9%
	Rockford University reports median earnings of $59,145 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 47%.
297	Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL	$47,092	$26,598	$20,924	89.5%
	Columbia College Chicago ranks 1094th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an average net price of $20,924 for families earning under $30,000.
298	Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MN	$56,802	$24,902	$20,950	62.7%
	Concordia College at Moorhead admits 63% of applicants and reports an average net price of $20,950 for families earning under $30,000.
299	Baker University · Baldwin City, KS	$69,904	$25,301	$21,057	94.2%
	Graduates of Baker University earn a median of $69,904 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $21,057 for families earning under $30,000.
300	Midland University · Fremont, NE	$58,061	$26,267	$21,086	66.1%
	Midland University has a six-year completion rate of 42% and an average net price of $21,086 for families earning under $30,000.
301	Doane University · Crete, NE	$58,227	$26,364	$21,129	98.0%
	Doane University reports median earnings of $58,227 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $21,129 for families earning under $30,000.
302	Hannibal-LaGrange University · Hannibal, MO	$46,655	$22,814	$21,285	72.6%
	Hannibal-LaGrange University admits 73% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 50%.
303	Moody Bible Institute · Chicago, IL	$46,905	$22,221	$21,293	82.7%
	Moody Bible Institute ranks 875th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $46,905 four years after completing.
304	Baldwin Wallace University · Berea, OH	$59,094	$27,603	$21,296	75.7%
	Baldwin Wallace University, a private nonprofit university in Berea, reports an average net price of $21,296 for families earning under $30,000.
305	Augsburg University · Minneapolis, MN	$68,350	$23,873	$21,318	82.0%
	Augsburg University posts a six-year completion rate of 52% and an admission rate of 82%.
306	Calumet College of Saint Joseph · Whiting, IN	$57,530	$22,451	$21,381	Not reported
	Calumet College of Saint Joseph reports median earnings of $57,530 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 416th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
307	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design · Milwaukee, WI	$42,304	$26,541	$21,419	60.5%
	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admits 61% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $42,304 four years after completing.
308	Hastings College · Hastings, NE	$52,539	$24,452	$21,646	71.7%
	Hastings College reports an average net price of $21,646 for families earning under $30,000, and a six-year completion rate of 49%.
309	Wartburg College · Waverly, IA	$58,373	$32,908	$21,688	75.8%
	Wartburg College ranks 1329th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $58,373 four years after completing.
310	Friends University · Wichita, KS	$57,698	$27,715	$21,714	55.2%
	Friends University admits 55% of applicants and reports an average net price of $21,714 for families earning under $30,000.
311	University of Dayton · Dayton, OH	$78,870	$29,533	$21,736	65.5%
	University of Dayton posts a six-year completion rate of 80%, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $78,870 four years after completing.
312	Missouri Baptist University · Saint Louis, MO	$52,550	$27,006	$21,808	68.6%
	Missouri Baptist University reports an average net price of $21,808 for families earning under $30,000, and ranks 1394th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
313	University of Saint Mary · Leavenworth, KS	$67,112	$22,519	$21,899	86.6%
	University of Saint Mary reports median earnings of $67,112 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $21,899 for families earning under $30,000.
314	McKendree University · Lebanon, IL	$60,630	$24,717	$21,928	71.7%
	A private nonprofit university in Lebanon, McKendree University admits 72% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 53%.
315	Southwest Baptist University · Bolivar, MO	$54,286	$21,677	$21,978	68.4%
	Southwest Baptist University ranks 315th on this list and posts an average net price of $21,978 for families earning under $30,000.
316	Mission University · Springfield, MO	$38,240	$21,383	$22,017	Not reported
	Graduates of Mission University earn a median of $38,240 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $22,017 for families earning under $30,000.
317	Alverno College · Milwaukee, WI	$67,760	$22,540	$22,032	85.7%
	Alverno College sits 991st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 49% of its students within six years.
318	Benedictine College · Atchison, KS	$55,405	$27,891	$22,032	98.1%
	With an admission rate of 98%, Benedictine College reports an average net price of $22,032 for families earning under $30,000.
319	Saint Ambrose University · Davenport, IA	$67,026	$24,691	$22,037	77.3%
	Saint Ambrose University posts median earnings of $67,026 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $22,037 for families earning under $30,000.
320	The University of Findlay · Findlay, OH	$60,876	$27,221	$22,052	83.4%
	A private nonprofit institution in Findlay, The University of Findlay ranks 320th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 58%.
321	Ohio Christian University · Circleville, OH	$49,508	$20,607	$22,113	38.0%
	Ohio Christian University admits 38% of applicants and reports an average net price of $22,113 for families earning under $30,000.
322	Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN	$70,633	$28,556	$22,218	87.8%
	Graduates of Bethel University earn a median of $70,633 four years after completing, and the school sits 995th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
323	Lourdes University · Sylvania, OH	$55,959	$23,206	$22,220	74.1%
	Lourdes University ranks 323rd on this list and posts an average net price of $22,220 for families earning under $30,000.
324	Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI	$80,228	$31,487	$22,269	81.3%
	Marquette University reports median earnings of $80,228 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 83%.
325	Edgewood University · Madison, WI	$68,625	$26,113	$22,291	75.7%
	Edgewood University reports median earnings of $68,625 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $22,291 for families earning under $30,000.
326	Mount Vernon Nazarene University · Mount Vernon, OH	$53,516	$22,421	$22,358	84.2%
	Mount Vernon Nazarene University admits 84% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 68%.
327	Webster University · Saint Louis, MO	$75,697	$27,047	$22,359	86.2%
	Webster University ranks 673rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $75,697 four years after completing.
328	Ottawa University-Ottawa · Ottawa, KS	$62,228	$27,963	$22,449	83.0%
	Ottawa University-Ottawa has an average net price of $22,449 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 28%.
329	Lakeland University · Plymouth, WI	$66,716	$24,212	$22,453	86.3%
	Lakeland University reports median earnings of $66,716 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate stands at 86%.
330	Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO	$77,024	$24,398	$22,501	75.0%
	Saint Louis University graduates 80% of its students within six years, and the school ranks 498th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
331	Bethany College · Lindsborg, KS	$45,971	$27,686	$22,561	56.0%
	Bethany College has an average net price of $22,561 for families earning under $30,000 and reports median earnings of $45,971 for its graduates four years after completing.
332	McPherson College · Mcpherson, KS	$50,934	$26,441	$22,587	76.8%
	McPherson College admits 77% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $50,934 four years after completing.
333	Dordt University · Sioux Center, IA	$57,567	$25,807	$22,597	68.5%
	Dordt University posts a six-year completion rate of 70% and an average net price of $22,597 for families earning under $30,000.
334	Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO	$76,125	$25,884	$22,797	69.6%
	Rockhurst University reports median earnings of $76,125 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 70%.
335	Anderson University · Anderson, IN	$54,833	$25,021	$23,119	79.3%
	Anderson University ranks 1253rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside an average net price of $23,119 for families earning under $30,000.
336	Marian University · Indianapolis, IN	$72,150	$24,018	$23,195	95.5%
	Marian University admits 95% of applicants and reports median earnings of $72,150 for its graduates four years after completing.
337	Bryan College of Health Sciences · Lincoln, NE	$77,318	$26,919	$23,196	67.4%
	Bryan College of Health Sciences reports median earnings of $77,318 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $23,196 for families earning under $30,000.
338	Manhattan Christian College · Manhattan, KS	$39,200	$24,213	$23,218	100.0%
	Manhattan Christian College admits 100% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 44%.
339	Carthage College · Kenosha, WI	$59,751	$26,565	$23,293	87.1%
	Carthage College ranks 339th on this list, with an average net price of $23,293 for families earning under $30,000.
340	Clarke University · Dubuque, IA	$59,490	$24,479	$23,405	71.8%
	Clarke University posts a six-year completion rate of 56% and median earnings of $59,490 for its graduates four years after completing.
341	Cleveland Institute of Art · Cleveland, OH	$41,829	$29,208	$23,423	61.4%
	Cleveland Institute of Art carries an average net price of $23,423 for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 61%.
342	Minneapolis College of Art and Design · Minneapolis, MN	$41,825	$29,926	$23,662	48.5%
	Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports median earnings of $41,825 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 48%.
343	Cleveland Institute of Music · Cleveland, OH	$37,132	$28,226	$23,782	47.3%
	Cleveland Institute of Music graduates 72% of its students within six years, with an average net price of $23,782 for families earning under $30,000.
344	Columbia College · Columbia, MO	$57,679	$22,715	$23,967	Not reported
	Columbia College ranks 592nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $57,679 four years after completing.
345	William Woods University · Fulton, MO	$52,367	$26,569	$24,014	71.0%
	William Woods University admits 71% of applicants and carries an average net price of $24,014 for families earning under $30,000.
346	Columbus College of Art & Design · Columbus, OH	$41,994	$29,439	$24,204	67.7%
	Columbus College of Art & Design reports a six-year completion rate of 56% and median earnings of $41,994 for its graduates four years after completing.
347	Crown College · Saint Bonifacius, MN	$50,863	$26,672	$24,270	22.8%
	Crown College has an admission rate of 23% and an average net price of $24,270 for families earning under $30,000.
348	Tiffin University · Tiffin, OH	$63,797	$26,500	$24,278	80.1%
	Tiffin University ranks 348th on this list, with median earnings of $63,797 for its graduates four years after completing.
349	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$131,813	$31,817	$24,456	89.8%
	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis reports median earnings of $131,813 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $24,456 for families earning under $30,000.
350	Westminster College · Fulton, MO	$51,238	$24,314	$24,543	79.2%
	Westminster College admits 79% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 55%.
351	Maranatha Baptist University · Watertown, WI	$49,529	$26,005	$24,786	71.9%
	Maranatha Baptist University ranks 351st on this list, with an average net price of $24,786 for families earning under $30,000.
352	Kettering University · Flint, MI	$99,943	$34,660	$24,910	78.7%
	Graduates of Kettering University earn a median of $99,943 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 71%.
353	Butler University · Indianapolis, IN	$73,732	$36,041	$25,278	85.1%
	Butler University has an admission rate of 85% and an average net price of $25,278 for families earning under $30,000.
354	Northwood University · Midland, MI	$67,409	$27,232	$25,700	64.5%
	Northwood University reports median earnings of $67,409 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 1020th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
355	Drake University · Des Moines, IA	$65,232	$29,127	$25,824	63.9%
	Drake University ranks 355th on this list and graduates 74% of its students within six years.
356	Lawrence Technological University · Southfield, MI	$90,760	$32,918	$25,980	55.9%
	Lawrence Technological University admits 56% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $90,760 four years after completing.
357	Kansas City Art Institute · Kansas City, MO	$36,640	$27,650	$26,293	54.8%
	Kansas City Art Institute posts an average net price of $26,293 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 58%.
358	Southwestern College · Winfield, KS	$64,687	$29,824	$26,294	75.6%
	Southwestern College reports median earnings of $64,687 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 76%.
359	University of Northwestern-St Paul · Saint Paul, MN	$57,471	$27,705	$26,696	93.5%
	University of Northwestern-St Paul ranks 359th on this list, with an average net price of $26,696 for families earning under $30,000.
360	Xavier University · Cincinnati, OH	$71,477	$32,997	$26,728	86.4%
	Xavier University graduates 69% of its students within six years, and its graduates earn a median of $71,477 four years after completing.
361	Northwestern College · Orange City, IA	$55,312	$25,907	$27,059	80.4%
	Northwestern College reports an average net price of $27,059 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $55,312 four years after completing.
362	Barclay College · Haviland, KS	$42,262	$29,290	$27,180	51.0%
	Barclay College admits 51% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 32%.
363	Defiance College · Defiance, OH	$46,468	$26,337	$27,196	47.6%
	Defiance College ranks 363rd on this list, with an average net price of $27,196 for families earning under $30,000.
364	DePaul University · Chicago, IL	$73,466	$30,902	$27,359	75.9%
	Graduates of DePaul University earn a median of $73,466 four years after completing, and the school's Azimuth composite rank is 276th among nonprofit four-year institutions.
365	University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN	$82,136	$29,155	$28,131	85.4%
	University of St Thomas reports a six-year completion rate of 76% and an average net price of $28,131 for families earning under $30,000.
366	MidAmerica Nazarene University · Olathe, KS	$67,555	$32,165	$28,842	78.8%
	MidAmerica Nazarene University ranks 366th on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $67,555 four years after completing.
367	Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL	$73,865	$36,079	$28,992	81.6%
	Loyola University Chicago admits 82% of applicants and reports an average net price of $28,992 for families earning under $30,000.
368	Bellin College · Green Bay, WI	$77,238	$37,408	$29,994	97.2%
	Bellin College ranks 368th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 63%.
369	College for Creative Studies · Detroit, MI	$47,659	$34,617	$30,267	91.9%
	Graduates of College for Creative Studies earn a median of $47,659 four years after completing, and the school's Azimuth composite rank is 1442nd among nonprofit four-year institutions.
370	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College · Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN	$47,647	$31,872	$33,513	72.4%
	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College reports an average net price of $33,513 for families earning under $30,000 and admits 72% of applicants.
371	Morningside University · Sioux City, IA	$61,955	$31,320	$33,738	71.0%
	Morningside University ranks 371st on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,955 four years after completing.
372	Art Academy of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH	$35,735	$34,253	$33,835	34.5%
	Art Academy of Cincinnati posts a six-year completion rate of 41% and an average net price of $33,835 for families earning under $30,000.
373	Concordia University-Wisconsin · Mequon, WI	$63,361	$36,201	$34,991	78.2%
	Concordia University-Wisconsin reports median earnings of $63,361 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $34,991 for families earning under $30,000.
374	Bethel College-North Newton · North Newton, KS	$55,094	$32,917	$35,147	93.5%
	Bethel College-North Newton admits 94% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 41%.
375	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Terre Haute, IN	$97,780	$42,513	$36,843	76.9%
	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ranks 724th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $97,780 four years after completing.
376	School of the Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL	$45,385	$49,790	$43,798	77.5%
	School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, has an average net price of $43,798 for families earning under $30,000.
377	Rush University · Chicago, IL	$110,508	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Graduates of Rush University earn a median of $110,508 four years after completing, and the school ranks 480th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
378	Walsh College · Troy, MI	$83,054	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Walsh College reports median earnings of $83,054 for its graduates four years after completing, and it ranks 636th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
379	Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Rock Island, IL	$72,915	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences ranks 641st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a median of $72,915 in earnings for its graduates four years after completing.
380	Saint Anthony College of Nursing · Rockford, IL	$82,776	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Saint Anthony College of Nursing reports median earnings of $82,776 for its graduates four years after completing, and it ranks 725th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
381	Lakeview College of Nursing · Danville, IL	$84,051	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Lakeview College of Nursing ranks 738th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a median of $84,051 in earnings for its graduates four years after completing.
382	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing · Saint Louis, MO	$79,407	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, reports median earnings of $79,407 for its graduates four years after completing.
383	University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE	$85,735	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	University of Nebraska Medical Center ranks 774th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $85,735 four years after completing.
384	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences · Quincy, IL	$77,213	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences reports median earnings of $77,213 for its graduates four years after completing, and it ranks 818th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
385	Antioch University · Yellow Springs, OH	$63,882	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Antioch University, a private nonprofit institution in Yellow Springs, reports median earnings of $63,882 for its graduates four years after completing.
386	St. John's College · Springfield, IL	$80,149	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	St. John's College ranks 386th on this list and posts a median of $80,149 for graduates across all fields four years after completing.
387	Allen College · Waterloo, IA	$73,966	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Graduates of Allen College earn a median of $73,966 four years after completing, and the school ranks 989th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
388	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing · Peoria, IL	$77,074	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing ranks 388th on this list and holds an Azimuth composite rank of 1034th among nonprofit four-year institutions.
389	Palmer College of Chiropractic · Davenport, IA	$56,452	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Palmer College of Chiropractic reports median earnings of $56,452 for its graduates four years after completing and ranks 1360th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
390	Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science · Cincinnati, OH	$52,859	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, a private nonprofit in Cincinnati, shows median earnings of $52,859 for its graduates four years after completing.
391	National University of Health Sciences · Lombard, IL	$43,705	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	National University of Health Sciences ranks 391st on this list, with median earnings of $43,705 for its graduates four years after completing.

* Net price can be negative: when grants and scholarships exceed the listed cost of attendance, students can receive the difference as a refund for other expenses.

How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by their average net price for families earning under $30,000, lowest first, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The earnings figures cited for each school represent median earnings of its graduates across all fields four years after completing, among federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled. The list does not adjust for who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The figures cited on this page cover the 376 schools with a reported completion median. The gap between University of Chicago and Indiana University-Kokomo is $681 for families earning under $30,000.

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