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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Ursuline College #536 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,605, placing Ursuline College in the 74.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #209 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #536 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Pepper Pike, Ohio, Ursuline College enrolls roughly 670 undergraduates. Retention stands at 70.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 66.7%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Ursuline College draws strength from its focus on health-related fields and its commitment to serving low-income and first-generation students. 43.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation college students. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,605, and Ursuline College earn about $18,574 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #209 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution sits in the 57.8 percentile for affordability and the 39.7 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting its positioning as a tuition-dependent private institution with broad enrollment of students from under-resourced backgrounds. Mobility outcomes place Ursuline College in the 23.1 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, indicating that graduates move into sustainable career pathways at rates comparable to peer institutions. For low-income and first-generation students seeking a health-focused education with demonstrated earnings outcomes, Ursuline College offers a pathway grounded in both access and long-term financial return.
Ursuline College's published cost of attendance is $50,523, with financial aid reshaping that figure across income levels. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,134, middle-income families pay around $14,768, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,048. Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #602 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 57.8th percentile 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.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,449; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,605, median federal debt of $26,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $297 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
West Texas A & M University is a strong fit for students drawn to business, agriculture, and applied professional fields who want an affordable public university experience in the Texas Panhandle region. Graduates earn about $18,574 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ursuline College in the 94.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, and median earnings four years after enrollment are $73,605, placing Ursuline College in the 74.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access profile is broad. 43.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 34.4% are first-generation college students, and Ursuline College sits in the 58.5 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon — making it a credible option for cost-sensitive and first-generation families seeking a regional public university with solid financial outcomes. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Health and related applied fields, so students whose academic interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, and the Canyon, OH location suits students comfortable with a smaller regional campus rather than a large urban research environment.
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Ursuline College's published cost of attendance is $50,523, with financial aid reshaping that figure across income levels. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,134, middle-income families pay around $14,768, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,048. Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #602 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 57.8th percentile 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.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,449; 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 the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,605, median federal debt of $26,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $297 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Ursuline College earn median 4-year earnings of $73,605, placing Ursuline College in the 74.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,574 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ursuline College in the 94.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Ursuline College #209 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Ursuline College's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 138 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,981, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Psychology, General and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions round out the top programs by enrollment, with Business Administration and Social Work also contributing to the institution's health-sciences focus.
This program-mix signature — anchored in Health — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support consistent long-term earnings growth for graduates entering healthcare and related professions.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15407 ranked) | MN | 93% | $58,170 | #15407 | Compare |
Franklin And Marshall College Similar quality tier (#15390 ranked) | PA | 28% | $76,124 | #15390 | Compare |
Concordia University-Chicago Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15418 ranked) | IL | 93% | $54,089 | #15418 | Compare |
Avila University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15426 ranked) | MO | 88% | $52,773 | #15426 | Compare |
Daemen University Similar quality tier (#15369 ranked) | NY | 68% | $61,808 | #15369 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
138 graduates
Psychology, General
14 graduates
Ursuline College's program mix is anchored in health-related fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on healthcare education and professional preparation. Nursing is the largest program with 138 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Business Administration, and Social Work.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 181 students annually, the institution's program portfolio emphasizes direct preparation for healthcare careers and related professional pathways. Nursing leads the institution's earnings outcomes, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $80,981 and representing 138 graduates from the program.
The concentration in Health — accounting for 7% of degrees — positions Ursuline College as a specialized institution where program choice aligns closely with career outcomes in high-demand healthcare sectors. Nursing, the largest program, generates substantial graduate volume and connects students directly to stable, in-demand roles where employers recruit actively.
The institution's program-mix signature reflects a focused educational model where Arts represents 2% of degrees and Education accounts for 0.5%, creating a specialized portfolio within the health and applied-professional domains. This concentration in healthcare and related fields means that four-year earnings outcomes reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable labor markets with consistent hiring demand.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Ursuline College's dominant program families align with national workforce trends in healthcare and related sectors.
