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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #900 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,606, placing University of Mount Olive in the 32.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Mount Olive sits in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #900 for overall value among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Mount Olive, NC, University of Mount Olive enrolls roughly 1,796 undergraduates. Retention is 71.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 51.8%, reflecting the institution's ability to support students through degree completion. University of Mount Olive performs strongest on return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #895 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,834 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mount Olive in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Mount Olive sits in the 59.5 percentile for access and the 49.6 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a smaller private institution, University of Mount Olive enrolls 44.7% Pell-eligible students and 43.3% first-generation undergraduates.
University of Providence, a private nonprofit institution in Great Falls, Montana, prices differently across income levels, and understanding those bands is the clearest starting point for families evaluating cost. Low-income families pay approximately $18,227 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $20,923, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at approximately $21,498. Azimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #718 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The published cost of attendance is $38,569, and the gap between that sticker figure and what most families actually pay reflects the role of need-based aid in reshaping the real price — a distinction worth examining closely, as the net price illusion is common at smaller private institutions. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in how University of Mount Olive prices for lower-income families, though the degree to which aid closes the gap varies by household circumstances. Families applying for aid should expect to use the FAFSA and, depending on the institution's process, additional documentation. The spread between low-income and higher-income net prices reflects the institution's aid structure, and families in the middle-income range should pay particular attention to how their specific financial profile maps onto the bands shown — individual packages within each band can vary from the median figures. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,209, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000; 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 $57,606, median federal debt of $27,209 projects to a monthly payment of about $307 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Providence is a private university in Great Falls, NC, with a strong orientation toward Business and related applied fields — a good fit for students who want a focused, career-aligned program in a smaller private setting and who plan to work in NC or the broader region after graduation. The earnings case is grounded in the institution's program mix. Graduates earn in the 32.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and University of Mount Olive sits in the 45.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $2,834 less than similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful signal for a smaller institution in a lower-cost regional labor market. The access profile matters here. 44.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 43.3% are first-generation students, and the institution's completion outcomes for Pell-eligible students — 45.9% — reflect a genuine commitment to seeing those students through to a degree. Fit depends on two realistic filters: students whose interests align with Business and applied professional fields will find the strongest outcomes, and families should weigh median student debt of $27,209 against the regional salary landscape before committing.
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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University of Providence, a private nonprofit institution in Great Falls, Montana, prices differently across income levels, and understanding those bands is the clearest starting point for families evaluating cost. Low-income families pay approximately $18,227 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $20,923, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at approximately $21,498.
Azimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #718 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The published cost of attendance is $38,569, and the gap between that sticker figure and what most families actually pay reflects the role of need-based aid in reshaping the real price — a distinction worth examining closely, as the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) is common at smaller private institutions.
Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in how University of Mount Olive prices for lower-income families, though the degree to which aid closes the gap varies by household circumstances. Families applying for aid should expect to use the FAFSA and, depending on the institution's process, additional documentation.
The spread between low-income and higher-income net prices reflects the institution's aid structure, and families in the middle-income range should pay particular attention to how their specific financial profile maps onto the bands shown — individual packages within each band can vary from the median figures. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,209, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000; 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 $57,606, median federal debt of $27,209 projects to a monthly payment of about $307 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 University of Mount Olive earn median 4-year earnings of $57,606, placing University of Mount Olive in the 32.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,834 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mount Olive in the 45.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mount Olive #895 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Mount Olive's concentration in Business.
Business Administration is the largest program with 92 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,436, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 63 students earning $47,411, and the The Criminal Justice program graduates 40 students earning $50,800.
Together, these programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and reflect the school's focus on career-ready fields that connect directly to employment in NC.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stevenson University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#26027 ranked) | MD | 79% | $62,079 | #26027 | Compare |
Simpson University Similar quality tier (#26029 ranked) | CA | 86% | $54,340 | #26029 | Compare |
Robert Morris University Similar quality tier (#26020 ranked) | PA | 90% | $62,105 | #26020 | Compare |
Keuka College Similar quality tier (#26032 ranked) | NY | 68% | $58,289 | #26032 | Compare |
St. John Fisher University Similar quality tier (#26034 ranked) | NY | 66% | $66,944 | #26034 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
15 graduates
Agricultural Business and Management
22 graduates
Human Resources Management and Services
22 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
28 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
92 graduates
University of Mount Olive's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation. Business Administration is the largest program with 92 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Criminal Justice, Kinesiology, and Health Administration.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 461 students annually, several deliver solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects Business as the dominant program family.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $93,698 four years after enrollment from a cohort of 15 graduates, followed by Agricultural Business and Management earning $70,219 and Human Resources Management and Services earning $62,841. These programs represent the institution's strongest four-year outcomes and signal consistent positioning in applied professional fields where employers actively recruit.
Health Administration and Business Administration round out the higher-earning cohort with earnings of $61,758 and $60,436 respectively. The concentration in Business (representing 30% of graduates) combined with Education (at 15%) and Arts (at 3%) reflects University of Mount Olive's positioning as a career-focused private institution.
These program families align with stable labor-market demand in professional services, business operations, and applied fields where four-year earnings trajectories tend to be predictable and accessible to graduates from regional institutions.
