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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Private Nonprofit · General
Messiah University is a private nonprofit institution in Mechanicsburg, PA. With a 78% admission rate and 1,340 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,318 students, offers 19 programs with earnings data, and has a 78% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
78%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,340
Enrollment
2,318
Completion Rate
78%
Cost of Attendance
$53,939
In-State Tuition
$40,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,640
Programs
19
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 19 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($54K)
Showing 19 of 19 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,788 | $72,328 | $53,939 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,871 | $74,795 | $53,939 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,833 | $80,555 | $53,939 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,825 | $50,981 | $53,939 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,389 | $49,379 | $53,939 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,205 | — | $53,939 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,748 | $65,142 | $53,939 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,021 | $44,343 | $53,939 | 0.8x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,029 | $65,508 | $53,939 | 0.8x | |
| 10 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,818 | — | $53,939 | 0.6x | |
| 11 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,943 | $37,003 | $53,939 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,131 | $48,205 | $53,939 | 0.6x | |
| 13 | Religious EducationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,885 | $41,655 | $53,939 | 0.5x | |
| 14 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,275 | $49,309 | $53,939 | 0.5x | |
| 15 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,621 | $46,412 | $53,939 | 0.4x | |
| 16 | Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $36,795 | $53,939 | — | |
| 17 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $68,760 | $53,939 | — | |
| 18 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $36,326 | $53,939 | — | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $42,792 | $53,939 | — |