Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.2%
- Retention Rate
- 79.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,736
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,068 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $63,005 | $54,837 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,522 | $24,850 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $22,375 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Certificate | $54,661 | $33,823 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master | $53,358 | $40,875 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $49,631 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $44,747 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Master | $43,426 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $42,905 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $22,864 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $39,009 | $63,621 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $37,568 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $32,029 | $57,049 |
Outcomes Overview
ACU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $24,250, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 against their $55,736 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume just 5.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to Churches of Christ open doors in ministry and faith-based organizations, while business and education programs feed into traditional corporate and teaching roles. With a 96.9% employment rate and graduates earning above the national median for faith-based institutions, ACU delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking Christian higher education.