Ameritas College
- Graduation Rate
- 17% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $21,783 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $9,422 B
- 45% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 181
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 14.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $14.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $14.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $512,940.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 47% below the national college median.
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Graduation of 17% — 71% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $14.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Ameritas College
Ameritas College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private College
- Carnegie Class
- Associate's College
- Enrollment
- 181
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions, Business & Marketing
Why students choose Ameritas College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $9,422 a year after grants and scholarships — 45% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $21,783 ten years after enrolling — 47% below the typical college, against $21,604 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Ameritas College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Ameritas College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Huntington, West Virginia, Ameritas College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 17%.
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 58%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $3,756
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.36
- First-Gen Students
- 62%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Ameritas College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Ameritas College is $10,050, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $9,422. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $9,503 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $21,604 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $10,050
- Out-of-State
- $10,050
- Avg Net Price
- $9,422
- Median Debt
- $21,604
- Pell Grant Rate
- 90%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 75%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $9,503
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $7,016
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $12,706
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Ameritas College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Ameritas College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Ameritas College report median earnings of $21,783, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $18,035
- 8 Years
- $20,217
- 10 Years
- $21,783
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.99x
- Earning > $25K
- 24%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (5)
- 19%
- 100% (5)
- 19%
- 100% (5)
- 19%
- 100% (5)
- 19%
How Ameritas Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Ameritas College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Ameritas College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $9,422/year ($37,688 total). Graduates earn $21,783 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $550,628 in total earnings — a net gain of $512,940 (14.6× your investment). The median debt is $21,604, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 17% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $37,688
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $550,628
- Net Return
- $512,940
- ROI Multiple
- 14.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $9,422
- Median Debt
- $21,604
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 17%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Ameritas College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Health Professions 83% $23,496 early-career
- Business & Marketing 17%
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Ameritas College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Ameritas College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Huntington, West Virginia, Ameritas College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 17%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Ameritas College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Ameritas College is $10,050, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $9,422. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $9,503 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $21,604 in federal student loans.
Is Ameritas College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Ameritas College report median earnings of $21,783, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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