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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Life University #1208 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,832 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Life University #1428 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Life University #1208 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 18.7 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Marietta, GA, Life University enrolls roughly 893 undergraduates. Retention is 62.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 37.9%, reflecting the institution's focus on student completion. Where Life University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Life University #799 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 46.0 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,860, placing Life University in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,832 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Life University in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Biological Sciences, which aligns with the regional healthcare and life-sciences labor market. 40.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 29.2% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student population drawn from diverse economic backgrounds. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite, in the 28.1 and 39.0 percentiles respectively among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students pursuing degrees in health sciences and biological fields, Life University offers a pathway to solid long-term earnings grounded in a focused academic mission.
Life University's published cost of attendance is $41,295. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $28,151, middle-income families pay around $30,263, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,883. Azimuth ranks Life University #869 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. Life University meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal and private loan options. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and institutional aid forms; the financial aid office works with families to construct packages that balance grants, work-study, and borrowing. The affordability rank reflects both the net-price structure and the debt load graduates carry, which together shape long-term financial outcomes after enrollment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,666, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,335; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,860, median federal debt of $16,666 projects to a monthly payment of about $188 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Life University is a strong fit for students interested in the biological sciences and health-related fields who want a private nonprofit institution in Marietta, GA. Its program mix is concentrated in these areas, with Biological Sciences representing 14% of degrees. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $51,860, placing Life University in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $2,832 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 40.0% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 29.2% being first-generation students. This combination of access and outcomes makes Life University particularly compelling for students from these backgrounds seeking strong returns relative to GA's no-degree baseline of $30,928. Fit depends on alignment with the institution's biological sciences focus and regional labor market connections. Students whose interests match these strengths will find among the strongest outcomes in GA's private nonprofit sector.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
34 graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
43 graduates
Biology, General
52 graduates
Psychology, General
28 graduates
Life University's program mix concentrates in biological sciences and health-related fields, reflecting the institution's foundational mission in chiropractic and wellness education. Biology, General is the largest program with 52 graduates annually, followed by Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, General Studies, Business Administration, and Psychology, General.
Across 0 programs that meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, the institution serves roughly 202 students annually across 7 total programs. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's health-sciences orientation.
General Studies leads with median earnings of $78,151 four years after enrollment, followed by Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences at $57,462 and Biology, General at $57,278. Biology, General, the institution's largest program, generates median earnings of $57,278 four years after enrollment, anchoring the institution's economic profile.
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences graduates earn $57,462, while General Studies reaches $78,151. The concentration in Biological Sciences reflects Life University's specialized positioning within the health professions landscape.
These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter clinical, wellness, and healthcare-adjacent careers immediately after completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-sciences fields align with national labor-market demand and demographic trends in the wellness sector.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The University Of Findlay Similar quality tier (#33841 ranked) | OH | 83% | $56,996 | #33841 | Compare |
Wheeling University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#33842 ranked) | WV | 63% | $57,949 | #33842 | Compare |
Muskingum University Similar quality tier (#33831 ranked) | OH | 82% | $48,440 | #33831 | Compare |
Wilmington College Similar quality tier (#33827 ranked) | OH | 92% | $48,491 | #33827 | Compare |
University Of New England Similar quality tier (#33311 ranked) | ME | 92% | $55,921 | #33311 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Life University's published cost of attendance is $41,295. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $28,151, middle-income families pay around $30,263, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,883.
Azimuth ranks Life University #869 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.
Life University meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal and private loan options. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and institutional aid forms; the financial aid office works with families to construct packages that balance grants, work-study, and borrowing.
The affordability rank reflects both the net-price structure and the debt load graduates carry, which together shape long-term financial outcomes after enrollment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,666, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,335; 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 $51,860, median federal debt of $16,666 projects to a monthly payment of about $188 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 Life University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,860, placing Life University in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,832 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Life University in the 45.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Life University #799 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Life University's concentration in biological sciences and health-related fields.
Biology, General is the largest program with 52 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,278, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences program graduates 43 students with median 4-year earnings of $57,462, while General Studies and Psychology, General round out the major program offerings with 34 and 28 graduates respectively.
These programs anchor Life University's career outcomes and align with the institution's dominant focus on Biological Sciences.
