C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
56/100 · earnings-weighted

Stevenson University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Stevenson University campus, Owings Mills, MD
Stevenson University campus, Owings Mills, MD. Photo: JGHowes, photographer., Attribution via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 66%
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,507
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Stevenson University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$62,079
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,574
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
68.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Stevenson University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Information Science/Studies—$113,367+33%#4 of 148#18—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,709$92,710+4%#254 of 966#789$26,327
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$42,618$81,700+11%#10 of 37#29$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$67,261$81,299+7%#237 of 796#482—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$46,637$73,584+12%#27 of 110#60$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,442$64,956-5%#581 of 1176#947$26,000
Legal Support Services$46,661$63,656+20%#3 of 32#16$25,625
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,745$61,348+11%#109 of 660#403$26,425
Business/Corporate Communications$41,000$60,109-9%#13 of 25#24$26,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication—$59,377+18%#36 of 158#64—
Psychology$28,182$57,285+13%#157 of 1027#526$26,247
Biology$32,983$56,451-1%#476 of 841#735$27,000
Design and Applied Arts$27,969$55,419+8%#121 of 299#194$27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$35,723$54,463-2%#108 of 207#173$29,046
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$52,395$54,233+14%#111 of 680#460$26,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$30,701$53,007-11%#28 of 42#37$26,345
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$34,273$49,902+3%#65 of 172#144$27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$25,690$38,813-11%#116 of 144#136$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $389,123
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,864/mo — vs ~$1,034/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21215 (6.5% cap, Baltimore)

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🏆 Where Stevenson University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
of 6 schools
#8
Business/Corporate Communications, General
of 8 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,940 $36,940
Room $9,306
Board $5,672
Total Cost (On-Campus) $59,986 $59,986

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 204 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 85 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 55 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 49 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 46 grads/yr Psychology, General 40 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 40 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 32 grads/yr Criminalistics and Criminal Science 32 grads/yr Business/Corporate Communications, General 28 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 26 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 20 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 20 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 18 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 16 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 16 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 16 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14 grads/yr Education, Other 14 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Stevenson University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,507
Total Students
64%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 9%
Black 30%
Asian 4%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Stevenson University?
Stevenson University has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Stevenson University?
Tuition at Stevenson University is $36,940 for in-state students and $36,940 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Stevenson University?
The graduation rate at Stevenson University is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Stevenson University a good school?
Stevenson University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Stevenson University?
Stevenson University has a total enrollment of 3,507 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology