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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #983 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 33.6 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,602, placing Mount St. Joseph University in the 51.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #641 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 56.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #983 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 33.6 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private doctoral/professional university in Cincinnati, OH, Mount St. Joseph University enrolls roughly 1,129 undergraduates. Retention stands at 68.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 56.3%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Where Mount St. Joseph University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #641 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 56.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,326 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mount St. Joseph University in the 67.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This strong earnings performance reflects the university's concentration in Health fields, where demand and compensation remain robust across the region. Access and affordability shape the remaining pillars of the composite. Mount St. Joseph University sits in the 34.8 percentile for access and the 52.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 30.3% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 37.8% identifying as first-generation college students. Mobility outcomes sit in the 4.9 percentile, reflecting how well the university's graduates transition into sustainable careers. For students seeking a private institution with clear pathways into health and related professions backed by measurable earnings outcomes, Mount St. Joseph University offers a focused, career-aligned option.
Mount St. Joseph University's published cost of attendance is $46,719. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,689, families in the lower-middle band pay around $12,602, middle-income families pay about $13,817, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $18,092, and higher-income families pay roughly $21,682. Azimuth ranks Mount St. Joseph University #678 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 52.5 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mount St. Joseph's need-based aid structure works to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the spread across income bands reflects the institution's financial-aid capacity relative to peer private institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,827, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,644; 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 $61,602, median federal debt of $26,827 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.
Mount St. Joseph University is a good fit for students drawn to health-oriented fields who want a private university experience in Cincinnati, OH. Its program mix is concentrated in Health, with 13% of graduates in these fields, providing strong alignment with local labor market needs. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,602, placing Mount St. Joseph University in the 51.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $2,326 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 30.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 37.8% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates of 37.7% for Pell recipients. Published cost of attendance is $21,682, and median federal debt at graduation is $26,827, in line with typical private nonprofit institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 59.1% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over STEM or business. Students whose interests align with these areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong local outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Mount St. Joseph University's published cost of attendance is $46,719.
Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $11,689, families in the lower-middle band pay around $12,602, middle-income families pay about $13,817, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $18,092, and higher-income families pay roughly $21,682. Azimuth ranks Mount St.
Joseph University #678 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 52.5 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mount St.
Joseph's need-based aid structure works to narrow the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the spread across income bands reflects the institution's financial-aid capacity relative to peer private institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary based on demonstrated need, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,827, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,644; 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 $61,602, median federal debt of $26,827 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 Mount St. Joseph University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,602, placing Mount St.
Joseph University in the 51.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,326 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mount St.
Joseph University in the 67.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mount St.
Joseph University #641 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 56.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mount St.
Joseph University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 36 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,664, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Kinesiology follow as substantial cohorts, with Kinesiology graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,004 and delivering 0.9× the national benchmark. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,257 with 0.9× benchmark performance, while Biology, General rounds out the top five with 14 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,945.
This program-level strength in health professions and related fields drives the institution's overall earnings profile and positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers.
Explore alternatives with comparable outcomes based on location, selectivity, and value:
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Spalding University Higher acceptance rate (42.1 percentage points higher) with similar program focus and located 84 miles away; similar graduate earnings | KY | 99% | $49,438 | Compare |
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Cleveland State University Higher acceptance rate (39 percentage points higher) with similar program focus; similar graduate earnings | OH | 95% | $52,131 | Compare |
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Dillard University Similar quality tier (#28177 ranked) | LA | 42% | $39,196 | #28177 | Compare |
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
36 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
16 graduates
Biology, General
14 graduates
Criminology
9 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
19 graduates
Mount St. Joseph University's program mix is anchored in health professions and nursing — a signature aligned with the institution's Catholic, health-sciences-focused identity.
Nursing is the largest program with 36 graduates annually, followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Kinesiology, Business Administration, and Biology, General. Across 19 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes in applied health and business fields.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in direct-to-workforce health professions. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $78,664 four years after enrollment, while Business Administration graduates earn $63,257, and Biology, General graduates earn $59,945.
Kinesiology rounds out the highest-earning cluster with median earnings of $49,004. These outcomes correspond to the institution's strength in nursing, healthcare administration, and applied business fields where employers recruit actively and starting salaries reflect immediate labor-market demand.
Business represents 13% of graduates, making it the dominant program family, with Education at 10% and Arts at 4%. This concentration in health and applied-professional fields is characteristic of a regional Catholic institution serving the Cincinnati market, where healthcare and nursing pathways offer stable, in-demand career trajectories.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market strength.
