Martin Luther College

What are the graduation rates for students at Martin Luther College?

Martin Luther College's reported six-year graduation rate is 72% for the relevant first-time, full-time bachelor's-degree cohort. Its four-year rate is 50%. These figures show that some students who did not finish within four years completed within the longer reporting window.

The rates describe defined entering cohorts, not every student who enrolls; transfer students and many part-time students are not represented in the standard first-time, full-time measure. MLC's reported first-year retention rate is 85%, measuring a different outcome: whether eligible first-time students returned the following fall. Prospective students comparing colleges should use the same cohort definition and reporting period rather than treating these measures as interchangeable.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Martin Luther College?

Federal College Scorecard program data report median earnings one year after completion of about $36,047 for the teacher-education category focused on specific levels and methods. The reported figure for theological and ministerial studies is about $11,849 at the same measurement point.

These are program-level outcomes for the federal-aid-recipient graduates represented in the Scorecard data, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every MLC graduate. Small cohorts, further study, part-time employment, and the structure of ministry work can affect how informative a one-year figure is. Applicants comparing career paths should consider the specific credential, likely next stage of training, and employment setting alongside the earnings measure.