C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

Molloy College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Rockville Centre, New York 11571
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
C
42/100

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

4,970
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$77,789
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$78,372
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
69.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,187
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
33.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). 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 Molloy College

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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$105,747$117,011+32%#35 of 966#33$28,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$88,757$111,267+57%#14 of 253#18$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$70,344$92,683+22%#94 of 796#153$26,546
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$74,070+26%#10 of 215#19$25,250
Special Education and Teaching—$71,781+42%#5 of 177#4—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$74,868$71,097+34%#27 of 476#33$29,337
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,339$66,051-3%#534 of 1176#726$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$31,764$62,479+32%#15 of 680#30$25,528
Marketing$43,381$62,286-10%#357 of 516#427$24,500
Social Work—$59,130+14%#64 of 420#101$23,000
Communication and Media Studies$31,517$55,878-1%#275 of 660#365$24,195
Psychology$26,431$53,334+5%#337 of 1027#480$26,428
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,291$52,820-5%#409 of 660#523$25,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$17,050$34,822-12%#212 of 255#223$27,000
Biology$26,561————$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.

🏆 Where Molloy College Ranks

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

#5
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
of 12 schools
#6
Special Education and Teaching, Other
of 10 schools
#20
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,280 $36,280
Room $13,430
Board $4,330
Total Cost (On-Campus) $59,280 $59,280

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
61%
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 358 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 114 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, Other 66 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 53 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 45 grads/yr Superintendency and Educational System Administration 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 44 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 41 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 38 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 32 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 30 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28 grads/yr Psychology, General 24 grads/yr Accounting 24 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 23 grads/yr Computer Teacher Education 23 grads/yr Finance, General 23 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 22 grads/yr Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 18 grads/yr Music Therapy/Therapist 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Molloy College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary
$104k/yr 333,300 jobs
Education administrators, postsecondary
$104k/yr 226,600 jobs
Education administrators, all other
$89k/yr 60,200 jobs
Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare
$56k/yr 90,200 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Special education teachers, all other
$67k/yr 41,000 jobs

Student Demographics

4,970
Total Students
75%
Women
81%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 23%
Black 13%
Asian 9%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 81%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Molloy College?
Molloy College has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Molloy College?
Tuition at Molloy College is $36,280 for in-state students and $36,280 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Molloy College?
The graduation rate at Molloy College is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Molloy College a good school?
Molloy College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (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 (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Molloy College?
Molloy College has a total enrollment of 4,970 students. Most students (81%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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