Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Watertown, Wisconsin, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Maranatha Baptist University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 541 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,593 ten years after enrollment, which is 12% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 64.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,143, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $26,005 per year. The most popular programs include Education, Bible/Biblical Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Administration & Management, and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$45,593

Graduation Rate

64.6%

Median Debt

$14,143

Average Net Price

$26,005

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.44x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

3.22x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

541

Admission Rate

71.9%

Average SAT

1170

Retention Rate

88.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$21,550

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,550

Pell Grant Rate

34.0%

Federal Loan Rate

24.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$24,786

Income $30K–$48K

$22,995

Income $48K–$75K

$23,908

Income $110K+

$30,675

Student Demographics

Women

55.6%

White

81.7%

Black

2.6%

Hispanic

8.3%

Asian

2.0%

Two or More Races

2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

78.1%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (36)

Bachelor (12)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Interdisciplinary Studies	$44,455	14
Registered Nursing	$67,509	10
Teacher Education	Not reported	9
Bible/Biblical Studies	$53,966	8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	$36,728	8
Business Administration & Management	$66,451	8
Secondary Education	Not reported	6
English Language & Literature	Not reported	5
Business	Not reported	5
Music	Not reported	4
Education	Not reported	3
Liberal Arts & Sciences	$50,521	3

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Education	Not reported	40
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	23
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	14
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	10
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	9

Doctoral (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	5

Associate (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	Not reported	6
Interdisciplinary Studies	Not reported	5
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	3
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	3
Business	Not reported	3

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Special Education	Not reported	3

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Bible/Biblical Studies	Not reported	7

Show 11 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Communications	Bachelor	2
Teacher Education	Associate	2
English Language & Literature	Graduate Certificate	2
Biology	Bachelor	2
Sports & Fitness	Bachelor	2
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Bachelor	2
Marketing	Bachelor	2
History	Graduate Certificate	2
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Associate	1
Business Administration & Management	Graduate Certificate	1
Accounting	Bachelor	1