Beal University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Beal University is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, Maine with approximately 484 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $40,109 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $23,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Beal University is a private university in Bangor, Maine, United States. It specializes in professional programs such as healthcare and business. It was established as a business school in 1891.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 34% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth investigating before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $11,261, which limits financial risk if you don't complete the program. However, median earnings of $23,100 a decade after enrollment are quite modest, so make sure the specific healthcare or business credential you're pursuing has clear, stronger local job prospects before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 32% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Beal University graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($45,283 vs $37,073 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | $45,283 | $37,073 | +$8,210 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | $44,691 | $42,269 | +$2,422 |
| Precision Metal Working | 4 | $61,300 | $56,451 | +$4,849 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (484 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beal University cost?
The average net price at Beal University is about $40,109 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Beal University?
Beal University has a graduation rate of 36%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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