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Bay Path University

588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106-2292, USA

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US ranking
position: 809
Tuition & fees per year: $39,061
Acceptance rate: 73.00%
Median alumni salary: $46,059
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1112 SAT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Bay Path University?

Bay Path University has an overall graduation rate of 57%, placing it roughly in the middle range nationally. This rate sits in the top 50% percentile for all institutions, indicating that just over half of enrolled students complete their programs successfully. The four-year graduation rate, measuring students who finish within a traditional timeline, stands at 51%, which ranks it within the top 40% of colleges. When extending the timeframe to six years, the graduation rate increases slightly to 57%, maintaining its position around the median range among peer institutions.

Retention rates, which reflect the percentage of students who continue from the first to the second year, are somewhat lower. At 69%, Bay Path University's retention rate is considered average but falls within the bottom 35% percentile nationally, signaling challenges in keeping students enrolled beyond their initial year.

Gender-specific graduation data shows that women graduate at a rate of 57%, a figure that aligns with the university's overall average but places female students in the lower 45% percentile compared to national benchmarks. While separate statistics for men's graduation rates are not available, the data suggests the university primarily serves female students across most programs.

The most popular fields of study at Bay Path University include psychology, health professions, business, and education. Although graduation rates by specific majors are not provided, the student population is heavily skewed toward women in these programs, reflecting a female-dominant enrollment across disciplines. This demographic balance could influence graduation dynamics but definitive conclusions on completion by major or gender differences beyond the available data cannot be drawn.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Bay Path University?

Graduates from Bay Path University experience varied earning outcomes depending on their chosen field of study. Among the degrees with disclosed salary information, those completing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing report the highest earnings, with an average annual income of $97,800. This suggests strong employment prospects and lucrative opportunities in the nursing and healthcare management sectors.

Health-related degrees in general health sciences also show promising earnings, averaging $46,060 annually, which is notably higher than many other fields offered at the university. Business Administration, Management, and Operations graduates earn a median salary of $54,252, highlighting the financial benefits associated with this popular professional track.

Other fields such as Psychology, General, provide more modest income levels averaging $29,837 per year, while programs in Education, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, yield similar median earnings just below $29,000 annually. Specific education programs for teaching methods report slightly lower average earnings around $27,370.

In addition, graduates with a degree in Biology, General reach an average salary of approximately $28,041 upon entering the workforce. These figures offer prospective students insight into the potential financial rewards connected to various academic paths at Bay Path University and can help guide decisions based on career and salary aspirations.

Bay Path University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 57%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 51%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 57%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Bay Path University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bay Path University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

808

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

909

Education

26026

Legal Professions and Studies

505

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

18018

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

29029

Psychology

82183

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

18018

Visual and Performing Arts

202

Health Professions and Related Programs

40040

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

69069

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

63871

English Language and Literature/Letters

17118

Science Technologies/Technicians

303

Psychology

1187125

Health Professions and Related Programs

13913152

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

711586