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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Mount Union #1156 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,955, placing University of Mount Union in the 33.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Mount Union sits in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of Mount Union's composite ranking reflects strong overall value across Azimuth's pillars of return, affordability, access, and mobility. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,955, earn about $6,702 less than similar students at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mount Union #1156 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 22.0 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Alliance, Ohio, University of Mount Union enrolls roughly 1,995 undergraduates. Retention stands at 76.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 58.7%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional institution. Where University of Mount Union performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Mount Union #808 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 45.4 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,955, placing University of Mount Union in the 33.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $6,702 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mount Union in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This strength reflects the institution's concentration in Business, a field that consistently delivers solid early-career outcomes and aligns with regional employer demand. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Mount Union sits in the 23.1 percentile for access and the 24.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes place the institution in the 33.9 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students prioritizing strong financial returns and willing to engage with a smaller, regional institution, University of Mount Union offers a clear value proposition centered on manageable costs paired with earnings that exceed those of many peer institutions.
University of Mount Union offers one of the most affordable pathways to a degree in the Azimuth coverage set. The published cost of attendance is $49,276, but need-based aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $16,786; middle-income families pay around $17,741; and higher-income families pay approximately $23,474. Azimuth ranks University of Mount Union #1079 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The strong affordability ranking reflects both the institution's modest sticker price and the financial aid available to students across income bands. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, positioning University of Mount Union well below the peer median of $25,000. For the typical graduate with median earnings of $57,955 four years after enrollment, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of approximately $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on the institution's lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $44,850 would shift the real affordability picture — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than relying on the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and Parent PLUS planning, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a strong fit for students in Puerto Rico who want an affordable public path into health and applied fields, and who expect to build their careers in the local labor market after graduation. Graduates earn about $6,702 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mount Union in the 30.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a meaningful signal for students weighing long-term return on investment at a public institution with modest net prices. The access profile is broad. 27.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.5% are first-generation college students, making University of Mount Union a realistic and financially accessible option for low-income and first-generation families in OH who want a credential with real labor-market value in health and related fields. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and adjacent applied disciplines, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking broad STEM or business-oriented pathways may find the program portfolio narrower than at larger flagship institutions.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
58 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
14 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
13 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
15 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
11 graduates
University of Mount Union's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Nursing is the largest program with 58 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Teacher Education, Digital Marketing, and Biology, General.
Across ranked programs serving roughly 507 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in applied business and professional disciplines. The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's business-focused identity.
Nursing leads with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,186 from a cohort of 58 students, followed by Digital Marketing with $66,830 and Biology, General with $61,213. Kinesiology and Criminal Justice round out the top earnings performers, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,728 and $55,751 respectively.
The program portfolio emphasizes practical skill development and employer alignment. Business represents the dominant concentration, positioning graduates for roles in management, finance, accounting, and related sectors where median four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Mount Union offers one of the most affordable pathways to a degree in the Azimuth coverage set. The published cost of attendance is $49,276, but need-based aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $16,786; middle-income families pay around $17,741; and higher-income families pay approximately $23,474. Azimuth ranks University of Mount Union #1079 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The strong affordability ranking reflects both the institution's modest sticker price and the financial aid available to students across income bands. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, positioning University of Mount Union well below the peer median of $25,000.
For the typical graduate with median earnings of $57,955 four years after enrollment, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of approximately $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on the institution's lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $44,850 would shift the real affordability picture — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than relying on the institutional average.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and Parent PLUS planning, use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Mount Union earn median 4-year earnings of $57,955, placing University of Mount Union in the 33.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,702 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Mount Union in the 30.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Mount Union #808 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Business and related professional fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 58 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,186, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 56 students earning $60,728, and Teacher Education produces 45 graduates at $44,001.
Digital Marketing and Biology, General round out the institution's core program portfolio, with graduates earning $66,830 and $61,213 respectively four years after enrollment.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
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Skidmore College Similar quality tier (#30593 ranked) | NY | 21% | $69,363 | #30593 | Compare |
University Of Jamestown Similar quality tier in Midwest (#30590 ranked) | ND | 88% | $56,621 | #30590 | Compare |
Columbia College Chicago Similar quality tier in Midwest (#30597 ranked) | IL | 89% | $42,195 | #30597 | Compare |
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Similar quality tier (#30599 ranked) | MA | 68% | $67,725 | #30599 | Compare |
Westminster College Similar quality tier (#30588 ranked) | PA | 93% | $53,861 | #30588 | Compare |
