Education at Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Messiah University graduates in education earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Messiah University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 123 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $61,311 | $63,797 | #87 | $55,541 |
| 124 | Thomas College Waterville, ME | $61,310 | $65,156 | #77 | $50,554 |
| 125 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $61,014 | $61,373 | #120 | $50,274 |
| 126 | Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | $60,976 | $62,013 | #111 | $54,508 |
| 127 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $60,873 | $58,147 | #151 | $55,867 |
| 128 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $60,708 | $63,857 | #86 | $50,170 |
| 129 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $60,664 | $53,421 | #194 | $58,504 |
Other Majors at Messiah University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $77,342 | $66,109 | #3 of 98 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $73,524 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $73,150 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $55,966 | $48,100 | #17 of 17 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $42,754 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Messiah University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,508 one year after graduating and $60,976 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Messiah University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Messiah University ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Messiah University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.