Mcpherson College's published cost of attendance is $50,611. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,587, middle-income families pay around $28,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,043.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,611 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,310 |
| Room and Board | $11,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,420 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,170 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,441 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,587 |
| $30–48k | $20,939 |
| $48–75k | $28,655 |
| $75–110k | $28,737 |
| $110k+ | $31,043 |
Mcpherson College's published cost of attendance is $50,611. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,587, middle-income families pay around $28,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,043. Azimuth ranks Mcpherson College #1173 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,242, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,617; 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 the typical graduate at Mcpherson College's median four-year earnings of $50,934, median federal debt of $25,242 projects to a monthly payment of about $285 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mcpherson College earn median 4-year earnings of $50,934, placing Mcpherson College in the 11.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $4,708 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mcpherson College in the 37.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mcpherson College #1272 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to KS's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,165. Mcpherson College's program portfolio centers on Business, which shapes the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration is the largest program with 35 graduates. Among the most popular fields, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians enrolls 28 students and leads to median 4-year earnings of $52,781, performing at 0.6x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 15 students earning median 4-year earnings of $48,331, at 0.9x the national benchmark. Human Services, General and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General round out the top program cluster, each contributing to the institution's overall earnings trajectory. The concentration in Business reflects Mcpherson College's academic focus and helps explain how graduates navigate the labor market after enrollment.
