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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, PA messiah.edu 2,318 students

Messiah University's main campus is situated in a rural setting near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The atmosphere is shaped by the university's Christian identity, fostering a community focused on service and faith integration. Students can take advantage of the university's location to explore nearby natural areas.

Programs
15
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,092
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$40,640
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Messiah University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 58% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $25,674, roughly 37% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $23,234 $92,936
$30K – $48K $23,515 $94,060
$48K – $75K $22,689 $90,756
$75K – $110K $27,326 $109,304
$110K+ $31,609 $126,436
Sticker price (no aid) $40,640 $162,560
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Messiah University

15 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
70
$73,788/yr High 3.4x
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$59,833/yr Very High 4.0x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
54
$49,205/yr Very High 2.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
54
$43,029/yr High 3.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
53
$50,825/yr High 2.1x
Engineering Compare across schools →
52
$64,871/yr High 3.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
52
$50,389/yr High 2.0x
Marketing Compare across schools →
50
$45,748/yr Very High 3.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
32
$45,021/yr High 1.7x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
31
$32,943/yr High 1.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →
30
$34,818/yr Moderate 1.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
26
$31,131/yr High 2.0x
English Compare across schools →
16
$22,621/yr Very High 1.9x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
15
$28,275/yr High 2.0x
Religious Education Compare across schools →
14
$28,885/yr High 1.6x