UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
- Graduation Rate
- 45% D+
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $67,327 A
- Top 9% nationally — exceptional earning power
- Net Price
- $27,327 D
- 59% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 81% C-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 13.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $13.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $13.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,381,290.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduates earn 65% more than the national college median.
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Graduation of 45% — 21% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $13.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing 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
- Enrollment
- 97
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Health Professions
Why students choose UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
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 81% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $27,327 a year after grants and scholarships — 59% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $67,327 ten years after enrolling — 65% above the typical college, against $15,667 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 UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 45%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 100%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.37
- Applicants
- 10
- 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 UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is $16,190, 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 $27,327. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,898 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $15,667 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $16,190
- Out-of-State
- $16,190
- Avg Net Price
- $27,327
- Median Debt
- $15,667
- Pell Grant Rate
- 40%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 70%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $21,898
- Family Income $110K+
- $30,946
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 UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing — 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 UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing earn a median of $67,327, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $61,500
- 8 Years
- $63,778
- 10 Years
- $67,327
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.23x
- Earning > $25K
- 81%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (6)
- 75%
- 100% (6)
- 75%
- 100% (6)
- 75%
- 100% (6)
- 75%
How UPMC Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $27,327/year ($109,308 total). Graduates earn $67,327 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,490,598 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,381,290 (13.6× your investment). The median debt is $15,667, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 45% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $109,308
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,490,598
- Net Return
- $1,381,290
- ROI Multiple
- 13.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $27,327
- Median Debt
- $15,667
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 45%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing 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 100% $67,389 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 UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 81%. The graduation rate is roughly 45%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing is $16,190, 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 $27,327. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $21,898 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $15,667 in federal student loans.
Is UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing earn a median of $67,327, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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