by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Mount Saint Mary’s University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.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.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #265 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.In addition, MSMU took the #45 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in California.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, MSMU came in at #265.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 10% ranking.MSMU was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in California, MSMU came in at #45.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, MSMU took the #265 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, MSMU took the #45 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in California.
MSMU ranked #265 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. MSMU also ranked #45 for Best Graduate Schools in California.
Around 581 graduate students chose to attend Mount Saint Mary’s University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at MSMU is made up of 78.7% women and 21.3% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 73.5% of the graduate students who attend MSMU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at MSMU. Around 2.6% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at MSMU who borrowed carries a median debt of $28,723.
After earning their master’s degree from MSMU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $81,788.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at MSMU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $104,359.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at MSMU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $110,607 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $104,359 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $74,474 |
| Writing Studies | $70,010 |
| General Education | $63,487 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $61,342 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $59,159 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | $41,307 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $35,797 |
Mount Saint Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California.The city atmosphere of Los Angeles makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Contact details for MSMU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 12001 Chalon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1599 |
| Phone: | 310-954-4000 |
| Website: | www.msmu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/msmcla |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/msmcla |
67.3% of the graduate students at Mount Saint Mary’s University took at least one class online.Approximately 14.8% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 4 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 3 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 16 | $110,607 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 111 | — |
| Educational Administration | 1 | — |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | — |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 10 | — |
| General Education | 13 | $63,487 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 9 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 6 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Religious Studies | 2 | — |
| Writing Studies | 19 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Mount Saint Mary’s University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 42 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Religious Studies | 10 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Professions | 31 | — |
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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