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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Newman University #1128 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,857, placing Newman University in the 31.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Newman University sits in the 75.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Graduates at Newman University earn about $4,721 more than similar students at comparable institutions, reflecting the institution's ability to support students into stable career pathways. The university's composite ranking captures mobility and affordability working together to deliver value across a broad student population.
Azimuth ranks Newman University #1128 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Wichita, Kansas, Newman University enrolls roughly 851 undergraduates. Retention stands at 68.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 52.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a teaching-focused institution. Newman University draws strength from its focus on education and teacher preparation. 12.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.4% are first-generation college students, positioning the university as an accessible pathway for students from modest economic backgrounds. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,857, and earn about $4,721 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Newman University in the 75.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's ability to prepare students for careers in education and related fields that deliver meaningful financial returns relative to comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Newman University #644 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and mobility sit in the 2.4 and 20.8 percentiles respectively, while affordability ranks in the 64.7 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students seeking a teaching-focused education at a regional private institution with strong outcomes for low-income and first-generation students, Newman University offers a reliable path to degree completion and stable career entry.
Newman University's published cost of attendance is $46,489. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,060, middle-income families pay around $21,234, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,774. Azimuth ranks Newman University #503 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. Newman University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,801, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,650; 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 $56,857, median federal debt of $20,801 projects to a monthly payment of about $235 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Newman University is a good fit for students drawn to education and related fields who want a private university experience in Wichita, KS. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,857, placing Newman University in the 31.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $4,721 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 75.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 12.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 39.4% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates of 55.0% for Pell students. Published cost of attendance is $21,774, and median federal debt at graduation is $20,801. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 74.0% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors education and related fields — students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes.
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Newman University's published cost of attendance is $46,489. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,060, middle-income families pay around $21,234, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,774.
Azimuth ranks Newman University #503 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.
Newman University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,801, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,650; 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 $56,857, median federal debt of $20,801 projects to a monthly payment of about $235 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 Newman University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,857, placing Newman University in the 31.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,721 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Newman University in the 75.3 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Newman University #644 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Newman University's program portfolio is anchored in education and teaching fields, reflecting the institution's historical mission.
Nursing represents the largest aggregate return program, combining substantial enrollment with solid mid-career earnings. Teacher Education is the most popular major with 62 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $45,869, while The Nursing program graduates 42 students earning $77,122.
Biology, General and Business Administration round out the core program slate, each serving meaningful cohorts with earnings aligned to regional labor-market expectations for their respective fields.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
42 graduates
Biology, General
19 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
8 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
62 graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
16 graduates
Newman University's program mix is anchored in education and health professions—a portfolio shaped by the institution's mission-driven identity as a private Catholic university. Teacher Education is the largest program with 62 graduates, followed by Nursing, Biology, General, Business Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Across 16 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in health and education-adjacent fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's professional-preparation focus.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $77,122 with 42 graduates, while Biology, General graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,923. Teacher Education graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $45,869 with 62 graduates.
These outcomes correspond to the institution's concentration in Education (representing 24% of graduates), Business (representing 14% of graduates), and Arts (representing 2% of graduates). Many of Newman University's strongest programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly in stable, in-demand fields—particularly in nursing and health professions, where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
Education-focused programs represent a grad-school-dependent pathway for some graduates who continue to advanced credentials or graduate study, though many also enter the teaching workforce directly. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in healthcare and education sectors.
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