C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Monroe College

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Bronx, New York 10468
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
C
44/100

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

7,924
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,236
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,973
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,818
Median debt at graduation
56.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 39th percentile among associate-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 Monroe 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$105,209$109,427+23%#68 of 966#89$28,659
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$58,194$73,537+55%#3 of 680#3$24,250
Computer and Information Sciences$41,150$63,796-31%#418 of 459#435$26,500
Accounting and Related Services$41,260$57,514-25%#747 of 796#777$24,513
Public Health$43,383$56,526-4%#113 of 215#142$27,000
Human Services$36,940$56,245+16%#12 of 94#17$27,751
Business Administration, Management and Operations$32,415$51,137-25%#1066 of 1176#1135$28,591
Criminal Justice and Corrections$32,695$50,142-9%#485 of 660#589$25,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$26,930$43,575-23%#128 of 137#134$24,928
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,291—————

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

The Monroe College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $261,109
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,141/mo — vs ~$867/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10452 (6.7% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Monroe College Ranks

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

🥈
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools
🥉
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
of 70 schools
#10
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools
#12
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
of 34 schools
#13
Human Services, General
of 100 schools
#15
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools
#15
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
of 23 schools
#20
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#30
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,912 $15,912
Room $7,800
Board $3,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $34,822 $34,822

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 328 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 197 grads/yr Human Services, General 151 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 128 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 127 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 112 grads/yr Health Services Administration 109 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 107 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 102 grads/yr Computer Science 85 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 76 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 59 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 59 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 55 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 43 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 39 grads/yr Accounting 37 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 35 grads/yr Community Health and Preventive Medicine 30 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

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
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

7,924
Total Students
66%
Women
46%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Hispanic 30%
Black 37%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 22%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 46%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Monroe College?
Monroe College has an acceptance rate of 66%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Monroe College?
Tuition at Monroe College is $15,912 for in-state students and $15,912 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Monroe College?
The graduation rate at Monroe College is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Monroe College a good school?
Monroe College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Monroe College?
Monroe College has a total enrollment of 7,924 students.

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