by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Messiah University Graduate School, including its rankings, graduate degree programs, diversity, and more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Messiah University landed the #226 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania, Messiah came in at #17.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Messiah came in at #226.Messiah also ranked #17 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Messiah came in at #226. In addition, Messiah took the #17 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Pennsylvania.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Messiah came in at #226. Messiah also ranked #17 for Best Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania.
For the last year in which we have data, 755 graduate students decided that Messiah University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Messiah is made up of 73.9% women and 26.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 21.1% of the graduate student population at Messiah.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Messiah. Around 2.6% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Messiah who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,195.
After earning their master’s degree from Messiah, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $57,732.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at Messiah enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $46,413.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Messiah based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Music | $59,416 |
| Other Health Professions | $57,732 |
| General Education | $46,413 |
| Educational Administration | $32,970 |
Messiah University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.Messiah is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Messiah University.
Contact details for Messiah are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 |
| Phone: | 717-766-2511 |
| Website: | www.messiah.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/MessiahCollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/messiahcollege |
67.2% of the graduate students at Messiah took at least one online course.For that same period, 58.3% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 20 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 4 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| General Education | 12 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 4 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Music | 28 | — |
| Nursing | 6 | — |
| Other Health Professions | 86 | $57,732 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 36 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2 | — |
| General Education | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 9 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 6 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 26 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 7 | — |
| Other Health Professions | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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