Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 2,259 undergraduates
Of 26 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,393 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,317 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,916 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,574 |
| $110k and up | $31,847 |
| All families (average) | $26,502 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | $55,966 | +$19,468 | clears the bar | $49,107 | 2.5 yrs |
| Music | Master's Degree | $77,342 | +$40,844 | clears the bar | $21,472 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,824 | +$41,326 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,222 | +$29,724 | clears the bar | $23,073 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,256 | +$17,758 | clears the bar | $23,013 | 1.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $73,524 | +$37,026 | clears the bar | $67,716 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $54,115 | +$17,617 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $46,813 | +$10,315 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,982 | +$9,484 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,150 | +$36,652 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,052 | +$16,554 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,649 | +$5,151 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $42,754 | +$6,256 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $52,511 | +$16,013 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $60,976 | +$24,478 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 75% 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.