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Muhlenberg College

2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5586, USA

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US ranking
position: 1266
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 64.00%
Median alumni salary: $33,389
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1285 SAT, 30 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Muhlenberg College?

Graduation rates at Muhlenberg College are notably high, placing the institution among the top schools nationwide in terms of student completion success. The overall graduation rate stands at 80%, which ranks in the top 15% of colleges and universities. This strong performance is mirrored across different student groups, with men graduating at a rate of 77% and women at a slightly higher rate of 82%, both also ranking within the top 15% nationally.

When considering the speed of degree completion, Muhlenberg College shows a very high four-year graduation rate of 70%. This figure is particularly impressive as it situates the college within the top 10% of institutions, indicating that a significant portion of students complete their programs within the traditional timeframe. Additionally, the six-year graduation rate remains consistent at 80%, reinforcing the institution's effectiveness in supporting students to finish their degrees.

The retention rate at Muhlenberg College, an important predictor of graduation success, is also strong at 89%. This places the school in the top 20% nationally, highlighting the college's ability to keep students engaged and enrolled from year to year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Muhlenberg College?

Graduates of Muhlenberg College experience a range of earning potentials depending on their field of study. Those holding degrees in Accounting and Related Services tend to see some of the highest earnings, with salaries averaging around $59,174. Similarly strong pay is found among graduates with degrees in Economics and Finance and Financial Management Services, who earn approximately $48,684 and $48,892 respectively.

Business-related fields also perform well, as graduates with a degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations have average earnings near $46,828. Among the STEM disciplines, Mathematics stands out with an average salary of $41,496, showing considerable financial promise for those pursuing quantitative studies.

In the social sciences and humanities, incomes are generally more modest. For example, graduates in Communication and Media Studies earn about $34,407, while those in Psychology, General receive salaries near $28,411. Other degrees, such as English Language and Literature, General, yield average earnings around $28,225, indicating moderate financial outcomes in these disciplines.

Somewhat lower earnings are observed for graduates in fields like Dance and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, where the average salaries are approximately $24,541 and $19,426 respectively. Degrees in Political Science and Government show average earnings around $23,325, while Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates make about $22,125.

Muhlenberg College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 80%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 70%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 80%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Muhlenberg College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

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

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Muhlenberg College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

628

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

101

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

241741

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

459

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

112

English Language and Literature/Letters

819

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

462369

Mathematics and Statistics

7411

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

314

Philosophy and Religious Studies

617

Physical Sciences

145

Psychology

39342

Social Sciences

331952

Visual and Performing Arts

9832130

Health Professions and Related Programs

12113

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

4165106

History

81220

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Mathematics and Statistics

336

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

347