Franciscan University Of Steubenville

Franciscan University of Steubenville's published cost of attendance is $44,580. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,696, middle-income families pay around $20,288, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,675.

Azimuth ranks Franciscan University of Steubenville #906 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Franciscan University of Steubenville participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The university's aid structure is designed to meet demonstrated financial need for admitted students.

Families apply using the FAFSA, and the financial aid office works with families to construct aid packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,384, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,400; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,762, median federal debt of $23,384 projects to a monthly payment of about $264 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Franciscan University of Steubenville earn median 4-year earnings of $49,762, placing Franciscan University of Steubenville in the 10.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $24,757 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Franciscan University of Steubenville in the 3.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Franciscan University of Steubenville #1392 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Franciscan University of Steubenville's concentration in theology and religious studies alongside professional fields.

Theological and Ministerial Studies is the largest program with 98 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $39,091. Nursing enrolls 50 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $68,809, while The Teacher Education program graduates 42 students earning median 4-year earnings of $42,987.

Communication and Media Studies and Psychology, General round out the top programs, each contributing to the institution's overall earnings profile. The dominance of Theology — alongside education, business, and health-related fields — shapes both the earnings trajectory and the career pathways available to graduates.

Franciscan University of Steubenville's program mix is anchored in theology, religious studies, and humanities fields—a signature reflecting the institution's Catholic identity and mission-driven focus. Theological and Ministerial Studies is the largest program with 98 graduates, followed by Nursing, Teacher Education, Psychology, General, and Communication and Media Studies.

Across 24 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes for graduates entering faith-aligned and professional service careers. The earnings pattern reflects Franciscan University of Steubenville's positioning as a values-centered liberal arts institution.

Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $68,809 with 50 graduates, while Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,879. Biology, General and Social Work also deliver solid mid-career outcomes, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,048 and $44,867 respectively.

These programs span education, healthcare, business, and ministry pathways—fields where Franciscan University of Steubenville graduates find stable employment aligned with the institution's Catholic mission. Several of these programs are grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory because graduates often continue to graduate or professional school—particularly in theology, philosophy, and pre-professional health tracks.

Others, such as business and education majors, are direct-to-workforce programs where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national employment trends in education, healthcare, and faith-based organizations.