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Morehouse College

830 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

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US ranking
position: 1465
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 51.00%
Median alumni salary: $39,210
Avg. SAT and ACT: 23 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Morehouse College?

Morehouse College reports an overall graduation rate of 53%, which is considered average and places it in the bottom 45% nationwide. When focusing specifically on male students, the graduation rate remains at 53%, but this rate ranks slightly better, positioning the college within the top 50% for male graduation outcomes. Female graduation data is not provided.

The four-year graduation rate at Morehouse College is lower, standing at 36%. This figure is also average but falls within the bottom 40% of institutions. Extending the timeframe to six years increases the graduation rate to 53%, consistent with the overall graduation statistic and still ranking in the bottom 45%.

Retention rates at Morehouse College show a more positive outlook, with 86% of students returning after their first year. This rate is considered high and places the institution in the top 25% nationally for student retention, suggesting that once enrolled, a significant majority of students continue their studies beyond the initial year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Morehouse College?

Graduates from Morehouse College show a range of earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Notably, students with a degree in Economics stand to earn the highest salaries, with reported earnings around $64,324. This suggests that pursuing Economics could offer substantial financial rewards after graduation.

Following Economics, majors such as Political Science and Government offer median earnings approximately $30,449, providing a solid return on investment for students interested in these disciplines.

Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates report average earnings near $46,905, indicating strong prospects in business-related fields for Morehouse students.

Those graduating with a degree in Psychology can expect earnings in the vicinity of $25,170, which may appeal to students interested in social sciences with practical applications.

In the humanities and arts, English Language and Literature graduates earn around $20,798, while students concentrating in Health and Physical Education/Fitness report earnings close to $19,951. Communication and Media Studies majors have earnings near $17,470, reflecting entry-level incomes in these creative sectors.

Morehouse College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 53%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 36%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 53%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Morehouse College Career Help & Outcomes

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Morehouse College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

099

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

066

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

01717

Engineering

01818

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

011

English Language and Literature/Letters

088

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

03232

Mathematics and Statistics

055

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

011

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

02323

Philosophy and Religious Studies

099

Physical Sciences

077

Psychology

01616

Social Sciences

06565

Visual and Performing Arts

04848

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

0128128

History

055