Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
- Earnings (10yr)
- $29,058 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $19,137 C-
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 100% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 89
Bottom line: A D overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 8.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $8.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $8.7 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $587,072.
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 29% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $8.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts 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 for-profit College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate College
- Enrollment
- 89
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts, Business & Marketing
Why students choose Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
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
Accessible — admits about 100% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $19,137 a year after grants and scholarships — 12% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $29,058 ten years after enrolling — 29% below the typical college, against $27,000 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 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,726
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.51
- First-Gen Students
- 29%
- Applicants
- 9
- Admitted
- 9
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 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is $14,332, 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 $19,137. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $19,137 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $27,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $14,332
- Out-of-State
- $14,332
- Avg Net Price
- $19,137
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 67%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 80%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $19,137
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 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts — 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 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts report median earnings of $29,058, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $25,898
- 8 Years
- $29,806
- 10 Years
- $29,058
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.93x
- Earning > $25K
- 50%
Earnings Trajectory
How Stevens-The Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $19,137/year ($76,548 total). Graduates earn $29,058 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $663,620 in total earnings — a net gain of $587,072 (8.7× your investment). The median debt is $27,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $76,548
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $663,620
- Net Return
- $587,072
- ROI Multiple
- 8.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $19,137
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts 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.
- Visual & Performing Arts 55% $35,271 early-career
- Business & Marketing 45% $44,210 early-career
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 Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts'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
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts is $14,332, 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 $19,137. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $19,137 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $27,000 in federal student loans.
Is Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts report median earnings of $29,058, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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