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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at John Carroll University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 82nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). 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 John Carroll 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $65,098 | $91,386 | +11% | #97 of 368 | #65 | $26,250 |
| Computer Science | $65,716 | $88,824 | -17% | #253 of 349 | #216 | $24,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,145 | $86,546 | +14% | #155 of 796 | #102 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,590 | $84,728 | +2% | #144 of 452 | #112 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,238 | $78,272 | +15% | #175 of 1176 | #100 | $24,350 |
| Marketing | $48,890 | $73,881 | +7% | #134 of 516 | #88 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $50,938 | $72,144 | +6% | #66 of 187 | #46 | $19,500 |
| Biology | — | $69,024 | +21% | #112 of 841 | #48 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,971 | $65,098 | +19% | #63 of 610 | #35 | $26,999 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,072 | $62,270 | +10% | #124 of 660 | #60 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $28,507 | $57,377 | -9% | #388 of 565 | #268 | $21,500 |
| Sociology | $36,845 | $57,173 | +9% | #123 of 462 | #55 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $36,602 | $54,870 | +8% | #256 of 1027 | #112 | $26,731 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,095 | $49,493 | +2% | #265 of 576 | #139 | $25,188 |
| Education | $37,978 | $45,791 | -8% | #53 of 71 | #40 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $30,087 | — | — | — | — | $26,770 |
| Philosophy | $17,813 | — | — | — | — | $22,223 |
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.
The John Carroll University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $251,314
- Avg rent near campus: $1,505/mo — vs ~$888/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44108 (13.9% cap, Cleveland)
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🏆 Where John Carroll University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,300 | $47,300 |
| Room | $7,990 | |
| Board | $6,170 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $67,710 | $67,710 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from John Carroll University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology