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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Moravian University #993 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,925 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Moravian University in the 36.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Moravian University sits in the 71.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Moravian University #993 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Moravian University enrolls roughly 1,949 undergraduates. Retention is 79.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 71.7%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts–focused institution. Moravian University performs strongest on return on investment. Azimuth ranks Moravian University #614 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $67,097, and Moravian University sits in the 36.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, meaning graduates earn about $4,925 less than similar students at comparable institutions. The institution's strength in Health fields — where employers actively recruit and career pathways are well-defined — anchors these outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Moravian University sits in the 50.9 percentile for access and the 9.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 31.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 29.2% are first-generation college students, reflecting a moderately selective enrollment profile. For families weighing long-term financial outcomes, the institution's strong return on investment — driven by solid early-career earnings in health and related fields — offers meaningful value relative to the sticker price, though affordability and access remain areas where the institution ranks below many peer institutions.
Moravian University's published cost of attendance is $65,601. Net price varies substantially by family income: low-income families pay approximately $24,609, middle-income families pay around $26,390, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,834. Azimuth ranks Moravian University #1291 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. Moravian University's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional aid programs. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects institutional financial aid that reduces cost for qualifying families. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to assemble aid packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,793, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,375; 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 $67,097, median federal debt of $26,793 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Moravian University is a strong fit for students interested in health professions and applied fields who want a private university experience in PA. Its program mix leans heavily toward Health, representing 14% of graduates, with outcomes that support career preparation in these areas. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $67,097, placing Moravian University in the 71.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $4,925 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 36.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 31.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 29.2% are first-generation — with a 63.0% completion rate for Pell recipients. Published cost of attendance is $34,834, and median federal debt at graduation is $26,793. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 54.2% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over some liberal arts disciplines. Students whose interests align with these areas will find strong outcomes relative to PA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196.
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Moravian University's published cost of attendance is $65,601. Net price varies substantially by family income: low-income families pay approximately $24,609, middle-income families pay around $26,390, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,834.
Azimuth ranks Moravian University #1291 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.
Moravian University's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional aid programs. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects institutional financial aid that reduces cost for qualifying families.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works with families to assemble aid packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,793, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $48,375; 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 $67,097, median federal debt of $26,793 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 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 Moravian University earn median 4-year earnings of $67,097, placing Moravian University in the 71.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,925 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Moravian University in the 36.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Moravian University #614 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health and life sciences fields, which align with Moravian University's dominant program concentration.
Nursing is the largest program with 113 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $88,293, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General program graduates 53 students earning $64,503 four years after enrollment, and Business Administration delivers median earnings of $63,844 for 52 graduates.
Psychology, General and Sociology round out the top programs, with four-year earnings of $55,931 and $62,315 respectively. This concentration in health-related fields supports stable, in-demand career pathways and contributes to the institution's overall return profile.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
113 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
18 graduates
Economics
13 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
53 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
52 graduates
Moravian University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts university with strong healthcare and applied-professional pathways. Nursing is the largest program with 113 graduates, followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration, Psychology, General, and Sociology.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 513 students annually, the portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce health and business fields where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. The earnings pattern shows strength in applied health and professional majors.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $88,293 four years after enrollment, followed by Accounting earning $76,422, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General earning $64,503, Business Administration earning $63,844, and Sociology earning $62,315. The concentration of Health at 14% of graduates, combined with Social Sciences at 9% and Arts at 8%, positions the institution as health-and-professional-focused rather than research-intensive or STEM-concentrated.
These programs are predominantly high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand sectors immediately after enrollment. Health-related majors and business fields typically show consistent early-career earnings and strong employer recruitment, particularly in regional healthcare systems and professional services.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market demand and wage trends in healthcare and applied-professional fields.
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