Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,044 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,021 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,020 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,628 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,637 |
| $110k and up | $21,972 |
| All families (average) | $19,910 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,743 | +$23,684 | clears the bar | $21,998 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $51,053 | +$16,994 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,707 | +$40,648 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $29,455 | -$4,604 | falls short | $26,040 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $41,384 | +$7,325 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,176 | +$13,117 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 45% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.