Ascent College
Gainesville, Virginia. 82 undergraduates.
What families actually pay
The Department of Education did not report net price by income for this college.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 71% |
| Return for second year | — | 77% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | — | $33,491 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $36,969 | $36,576 |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $9,500 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly certificates).
Programs and what graduates earn
5 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 2 | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 35 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 6 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Quick answers
- How much do Ascent College graduates earn?
- Former Ascent College students earn a median of $36,969 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Ascent College?
- 33% of Ascent College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
