Top Ranked Programs
Madonna University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a portfolio aligned with the institution's mission as a private Catholic university serving the healthcare workforce. Nursing is the largest program with 256 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice with 52 graduates, Business Administration with 52 graduates, International Business with 34 graduates, and Kinesiology with 18 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 548 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in Business at 16%, Education at 3%, and Arts at 3%. The earnings pattern reflects this health-focused concentration. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $79,682 four years after enrollment, while Business Administration graduates earn $64,515, Biology, General graduates earn $63,032, Social Work graduates earn $58,037, and Criminal Justice graduates earn $50,913. These programs represent the institution's highest-earning fields and reflect strong labor-market demand for healthcare professionals in the Midwest. Most of Madonna University's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand healthcare roles immediately after completion. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) shows sustained national demand for nursing and allied health fields, which aligns with the institution's program portfolio and supports consistent early-career earnings across its largest cohorts.