Ave Maria University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Ave Maria University at a glance

• 1,298

  students enrolled

• 284

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,860

  average net price a year

  Tuition $26,930

• $43,572

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,520

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  75% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Ave Maria University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Ave Maria University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Collier County, where the college is.

• 202

  open professional jobs

• 25

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Collier County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $86,173

  median household income

  Collier County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (12 open), sales (16 open), operations (45 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (5 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Arthrex (70), Pyramid Global Hospitality (11), Community Health Systems (10), Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (6), Morgan & Morgan (5), Jacobs Management Group (4), PNC Financial Services Group (4), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (4).

What they hire for: Operations (45), Engineering (18), Product (18), Legal (16), Sales (16), Marketing (13). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Southwest Florida.

• CareerSource Southwest FloridaNaples · 239-436-4301 · 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
• CareerSource Southwest FloridaImmokalee · 239-658-3300 · 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Ave Maria University?

Ave Maria University enrolls about 1,298 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ave Maria, Florida. It awards about 284 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Ave Maria University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Ave Maria University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,572 six years after entry and $49,520 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Ave Maria University offer AI or data science degrees?

Ave Maria University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Ave Maria University?

202 open professional jobs are listed in Collier County, 25 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Arthrex has the most openings.