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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Stevenson University #952 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Stevenson University sits in the 71.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Stevenson University's composite ranking reflects balanced strength across access, mobility, and return on investment. The institution's earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions demonstrates consistent outcomes relative to peer institutions.
Azimuth ranks Stevenson University #952 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 35.5 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university located in Owings Mills, MD, Stevenson University enrolls roughly 3,102 undergraduates. Retention stands at 78.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 68.5%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where Stevenson University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Stevenson University #573 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 61.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,853, placing Stevenson University in the 71.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's focus on Health fields aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support strong early-career financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Stevenson University sits in the 50.3 percentile for access and the 14.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes rank at the 40.3 percentile. For students seeking a private institution with a health-sciences focus and solid earnings trajectories, Stevenson University offers a pathway to meaningful financial returns, though prospective families should evaluate net price and aid availability relative to their circumstances.
Stevenson University's published cost of attendance is $58,394. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,894, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $20,935, middle-income families pay about $26,937, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $29,277, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,892. Azimuth ranks Stevenson University #1213 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. Stevenson University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The university meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $52,117; 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 $66,853, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Stevenson University is a strong fit for students drawn to health-oriented fields who want a private university experience in MD. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $66,853, placing Stevenson University in the 71.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 59.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 30.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 30.7% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Stevenson University in the 72.5 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions, a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Published cost of attendance is $31,892, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $15,894 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 78.9% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors health and applied-professional fields over research-oriented ones. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
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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Stevenson University's published cost of attendance is $58,394. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,894, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $20,935, middle-income families pay about $26,937, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $29,277, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,892.
Azimuth ranks Stevenson University #1213 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.
Stevenson University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The university meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies.
Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $52,117; 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 $66,853, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 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/).
Stevenson University graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $66,853, placing Stevenson University in the 71.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Stevenson University in the 59.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Stevenson University #573 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern is anchored in health-related fields, which align with Stevenson University's dominant program family.
Nursing is the largest program with 187 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $92,710, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 74 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,956, at 1.0x benchmark, while Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $56,451 for 52 graduates.
Psychology, General and Criminal Justice round out the top programs with 49 and 42 graduates respectively, earning $57,285 and $61,348 at 1.1x and 1.1x their respective national benchmarks. This concentration in health professions reflects the institution's strategic focus and connects directly to strong early-career outcomes across the student body.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
187 graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
19 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
24 graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
17 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
74 graduates
Stevenson University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a career-focused private university in the Baltimore-Washington region. Nursing is the largest program with 187 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Biology, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 719 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied health and business fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $92,710 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $64,956, Legal Support Services at $63,656, Criminal Justice at $61,348, and Psychology, General at $57,285. The concentration of earnings strength in health-related and professional-services fields aligns with Stevenson University's program portfolio and the robust hiring demand in the Mid-Atlantic healthcare and business sectors.
The institution's program signature emphasizes direct workforce entry into stable, in-demand career pathways. Health represents the dominant concentration, positioning graduates for roles in healthcare delivery, nursing, and related clinical fields where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with regional and national wage trends in healthcare and professional services.
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University Of Mount Olive Similar quality tier in Southeast (#26023 ranked) | NC | 76% | $47,139 | #26023 | Compare |
St. John Fisher University Similar quality tier (#26034 ranked) | NY | 66% | $66,944 | #26034 | Compare |
Robert Morris University Similar quality tier (#26020 ranked) | PA | 90% | $62,105 | #26020 | Compare |
Marian University Similar quality tier (#26038 ranked) | IN | 95% | $58,759 | #26038 | Compare |
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