Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland · Private, nonprofit · 1,768 undergraduates
All 19 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,603 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,067 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,942 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,170 |
| $110k and up | $31,330 |
| All families (average) | $22,655 |
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/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,839 | +$37,268 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $97,330 | +$59,759 | clears the bar | $20,712 | 0.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,796 | +$44,225 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $60,428 | +$22,857 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $46,316 | +$8,745 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $59,630 | +$22,059 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,677 | +$17,106 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,669 | +$20,098 | clears the bar | $26,312 | 1.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $87,360 | +$49,789 | clears the bar | $22,870 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $76,062 | +$38,491 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,290 | +$19,719 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $60,543 | +$22,972 | clears the bar | $31,066 | 1.4 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $40,480 | +$2,909 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 7.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $82,869 | +$45,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $53,086 | +$15,515 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.