# Stevenson University

Private nonprofit college in Owings Mills, MD. IPEDS ID 164173.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/stevenson-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/stevenson-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 79% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,505 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 69%; beats 62% of MD colleges and 76% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $62,079; beats 52% of MD colleges and 74% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,894 |
| 30-48k | $20,935 |
| 48-75k | $26,937 |
| 75-110k | $29,277 |
| 110k+ | $31,892 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.1 years on average (60% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $62,079 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,894 | $65,165 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $20,935 | $85,833 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $26,937 | $110,442 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $29,277 | $120,036 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $31,892 | $130,757 | 5.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $58,394
- Tuition and fees: $40,560
- Housing and meals: $14,978; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,233 applicants, 4,354 admitted, 793 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 79%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | $113,367 | not reported |
| Nursing | $79,709 | $92,710 | $27,000 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $42,618 | $81,700 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $67,261 | $81,299 | $24,922 |
| Biochemistry | $46,637 | $73,584 | $26,750 |
| Business Administration | $52,442 | $64,956 | $26,773 |
| Legal Support Services | $46,661 | $63,656 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $38,745 | $61,348 | $27,000 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $41,000 | $60,109 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | $59,377 | not reported |
| Psychology | $28,182 | $57,285 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $32,983 | $56,451 | $27,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,969 | $55,419 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,723 | $54,463 | $31,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $52,395 | $54,233 | $26,887 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $30,701 | $53,007 | $26,345 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $34,273 | $49,902 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $25,690 | $38,813 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $99,550 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $99,790 (MD), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $117,750 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $121,680 (MD), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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