Research.com
Mitchell College logo

Mitchell College

437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320-4498, USA

Mitchell College award
Mitchell College award
US ranking
position: 526
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 73.00%
Median alumni salary: $27,624
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Mitchell College?

Mitchell College exhibits relatively low graduation rates compared to national benchmarks. The overall graduation rate stands at 44%, placing it in the bottom 25% of colleges. Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 40%, and female students graduate at 50%, both rates ranking in the bottom 30% nationally. Four-year graduation rates are somewhat better at 39%, classified as average but still situated in the lower 45% percentile. In contrast, six-year graduation rates remain low at 44%, aligning again with the bottom 30% of institutions.

The retention rate at Mitchell College is notably concerning, recorded at 57%, which is very low and ranks in the bottom 10% nationally. This suggests a significant number of students do not continue their studies after their first year, impacting eventual degree completion.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Mitchell College?

Graduates of Mitchell College have varied earning potentials depending on their field of study. Those who pursued degrees in Criminal Justice and Corrections can expect average earnings around $24,301, reflecting the value of this field in the job market. Similarly, graduates in Health and Physical Education or Fitness report earnings near $23,401, indicating a stable income within health-focused disciplines.

Business-related fields also offer promising financial prospects. Students who earned degrees in Business Administration, Management and Operations have average earnings of approximately $29,110, representing one of the highest earning outcomes among the available data for Mitchell College.

For students who completed studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, earnings are comparatively lower, with an average around $13,615, which may suggest more modest starting salaries in these broader academic areas.

Mitchell College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 44%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 39%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 44%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Mitchell College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 2

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

Mitchell College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

011

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

8816

Education

11415

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

202

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

145

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

6410

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

01919

Psychology

628

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

6410

Health Professions and Related Programs

8513

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7411

Recently Published Articles