At a glance
Average net price
$19,532
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.4%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
1,376
In-state tuition
$32,665
Out-of-state tuition
$32,665
Cost of attendance
$44,658
Median earnings (10y)
$48,440
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,017
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 73.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (25%), social sciences (18%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health25%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services11%
- Health professions25.2%~346 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.7%~215 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education9.2%~126 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.4%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.4%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.1%~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.4%~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.4%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 80 | $59,931 | $27,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 73 | $38,175 | $26,975 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 67 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 54 | $25,727 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 52 | $32,358 | $25,215 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 39 | $38,619 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | $27,844 | $27,625 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 34 | $28,838 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $28,682 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $43,476 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | $56,192 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Muskingum University
Muskingum University is a mid-sized institution located in New Concord, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,376 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Muskingum University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,532 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $32,665 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $44,658 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.4%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,440 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Muskingum University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (25% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Muskingum University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,017.
Location & campus
Set in New Concord, Ohio (rural), Muskingum University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Muskingum University
Q.How much does Muskingum University cost?
The average net price at Muskingum University is $19,532 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $44,658.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Muskingum University?
Muskingum University has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Muskingum University?
Muskingum University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Muskingum University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Muskingum University graduate earns $48,440 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Muskingum University?
Published tuition is $32,665 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Muskingum University located?
Muskingum University is located in New Concord, Ohio (ZIP 43762).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Muskingum University at their official website.