Is Ave Maria University worth it?
Ave Maria University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Ave Maria, Florida (rural area). It awarded 253 degrees in 2024, most often in theology studies, business administration and management and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,072
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,489
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,520
Average net price
$24,860
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
253
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,298
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,640 | $49,235 | 29 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's | $26,924 | $42,457 | 20 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,058 | N/A | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,842 | N/A | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literature | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | $67,139 | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 13 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Ave Maria University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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