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Marymount University

2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207-4299, USA

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US ranking
position: 564
Tuition & fees per year: $42,186
Acceptance rate: 81.00%
Median alumni salary: $57,794
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Marymount University?

Marymount University reports an overall graduation rate of 58%, positioning it around the median compared to other institutions. Men graduate at a similar rate of 57%, which ranks slightly higher percentile-wise, while women graduate at a rate of 58% but fall into a lower comparative percentile. The university's four-year graduation rate is 48%, indicating that just under half of students complete their bachelor's degrees within this timeframe, placing Marymount in the upper half of its peer group. Extending to six years, the graduation rate rises to 58%, aligning with the overall graduation performance and maintaining an average comparative standing.

Retention rates, which reflect students returning after their first year, stand at 76%. This rate is considered average and suggests a moderate level of student persistence. These figures collectively suggest that while Marymount University's graduation outcomes are not exceptionally high, they are consistent with national averages and comparable institutions.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Marymount University?

Graduates of Marymount University experience varying earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Among the degrees with higher reported earnings are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where alumni can expect an average income of $68,050. Computer and Information Sciences, General also offers strong financial prospects with an average earning of $50,698, followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $48,345, and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $44,543.

Students pursuing Communication and Media Studies can anticipate an average income around $42,506, while those studying Design and Applied Arts may earn approximately $40,385. Degrees in Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations provide moderate returns with average earnings near $36,919. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates earn about $32,564, and Psychology, General graduates have an average income of $30,023.

Fields related to health sciences including Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Public Health show more modest averages of $26,413 and $26,157 respectively. Biology graduates earn roughly $27,981 on average.

Marymount University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 58%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 48%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 58%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Marymount University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

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

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Marymount University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

7310

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

224466

Education

9110

English Language and Literature/Letters

516

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

101

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

20929

Mathematics and Statistics

202

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

011

Psychology

25328

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

23629

Social Sciences

161430

Visual and Performing Arts

44448

Health Professions and Related Programs

12420144

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

253661

History

213

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

253257

Education

29736

English Language and Literature/Letters

314

Psychology

77986

Visual and Performing Arts

909

Health Professions and Related Programs

88997

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

222143

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

82836

Education

21627