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Cost

Cost / year
$90,646
Tuition & fees
$65,430
Avg. aid
$38,555
Receiving aid
81%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
19%
SAT range
1320–1480
ACT range
30–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
84%
Median salary
$57,239
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at University of Miami?

Reported University of Miami graduation outcomes are strong relative to national institutional averages, but they describe defined cohorts rather than every student who enrolls. In 2024-25 reporting, the four-year graduation rate was 73%, and the six-year rate was 84%. The reported first-year retention rate - the share returning for a second year - was 94%.

The standard federal graduation-rate measure generally follows first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree and asks whether they finish at the same institution within a specified period. It does not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. The gap between the four- and six-year figures also matters financially: finishing later can mean additional living expenses or tuition. Prospective students in a particular major should ask about course sequencing and typical time to completion rather than treating an institution-wide rate as a personal forecast.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of Miami?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings of federally aided program completers about one year after completion, where enough observations are available for a figure to be reported. They are not starting-salary offers, averages for every graduate, or guarantees of what an individual will earn.

For example, the reported one-year median is $67,514 for computer science and $61,860 for registered nursing. The corresponding figures are $41,372 for business administration and $21,259 for general biology. These comparisons need context: graduates may enter different local labor markets, work part time, pursue further education, or take jobs outside their major. A one-year measure is particularly incomplete for fields in which advanced study is common. Students comparing programs should consider likely debt, the credentials needed for their intended work, and longer-term outcomes alongside these early earnings figures.

University of Miami Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
84%
4-year graduation
73%
6-year graduation
84%

University of Miami Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
94%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

University of Miami Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$57,239
4 years after graduation
$85,019
5 years after graduation
$82,912
7 years after graduation
$85,930
10 years after starting college
$84,093

Alumni Salary for University of Miami Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$56,746

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

$23,887

Biology, General

$21,259

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

$48,570

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$41,372

Business/Managerial Economics

$60,274

Communication and Media Studies

$24,581

Computer Science

$67,514

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

$56,640

Criminology

$29,138

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

$15,142

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

$18,460

Economics

$37,655

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

$47,164

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

$14,459

Finance and Financial Management Services

$57,413

Industrial Engineering

$58,892

International Relations and National Security Studies

$35,769

Journalism

$32,587

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$47,378

Marketing

$45,330

Mechanical Engineering

$51,220

Music

$18,726

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

$15,352

Non-Professional Legal Studies

$50,340

Political Science and Government

$32,000

Psychology, General

$27,028

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

$40,082

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

$30,568

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$61,860

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$25,996

Statistics

$65,603

University of Miami Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

230381611

Health Professions and Related Programs

36277439

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

20091291

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

21866284

Social Sciences

121157278

Visual and Performing Arts

10091191

Psychology

13628164

Engineering

50108158

Architecture and Related Services

494190

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

225375

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

197263460

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

19082272

Health Professions and Related Programs

17043213

Legal Professions and Studies

7679155

Visual and Performing Arts

6060120

Natural Resources and Conservation

692089

Mathematics and Statistics

185270

Architecture and Related Services

233962

Engineering

184462

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

203656

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

502777

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

372562

Visual and Performing Arts

172441

Engineering

82129

Physical Sciences

101222

Psychology

11314

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

819

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

538

English Language and Literature/Letters

437

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

156

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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