Marywood University

Marywood University's published cost of attendance is $55,582. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,941, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $21,192, middle-income families pay about $21,303, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $24,083, and higher-income families pay around $28,365.

Azimuth ranks Marywood University #1001 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.

Marywood University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants.

The aid structure is need-based rather than merit-based, meaning aid decisions depend on demonstrated financial need rather than academic or athletic credentials. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,186, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,588; 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 the typical graduate at Marywood University's median four-year earnings of $60,125, median federal debt of $26,186 projects to a monthly payment of about $296 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 Marywood University earn median 4-year earnings of $60,125, placing Marywood University in the 45.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,797 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Marywood University in the 18.9 percentile for earnings performance among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Marywood University #828 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Marywood University's concentration in health-related fields.

Nursing is the largest program with 39 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $92,915. The Architecture program graduates 34 students earning $67,178, and Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other program graduates 23 students earning $130,682.

Together, these health and human services programs anchor the institution's earnings profile.

Marywood University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on healthcare and human services. Nursing is the largest program with 39 graduates, followed by Architecture, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 349 students annually, the institution concentrates its academic portfolio in health professions, education, and business fields aligned with regional workforce demand. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and applied professional fields.

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other leads with median earnings of $130,682 four years after enrollment, followed by Nursing at $92,915 and Business Administration at $70,456. These programs reflect Marywood University's depth in healthcare delivery and clinical training, where graduates enter stable, in-demand roles in the regional and national labor markets.

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services and Architecture round out the earnings profile, demonstrating consistent outcomes across the institution's core professional disciplines. The program-mix signature—with Business representing 11% of graduates, Education at 8%, and Arts at 8%—reflects a health-professions-centered institution positioned to serve students pursuing careers in nursing, allied health, counseling, and related fields.

Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in healthcare and human services sectors. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Marywood University's dominant program families align with strong regional and national demand in healthcare and social services.