Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 46.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 46.2%
- Retention Rate
- 79.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,421
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,157 | $20,375 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $53,179 | $19,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $36,141 | $29,125 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $20,140 | $27,405 |
Outcomes Overview
Alcorn State graduates earn a median of $36,421 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 74% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 9.4% of graduates' income, which is manageable but not ideal. The 94.1% employment rate shows strong job placement, reflecting the university's ties to agriculture, healthcare, and education sectors. Many alumni enter nursing, agricultural science, and K-12 teaching roles where starting salaries align with these earnings figures. The low loan repayment rate of 35.36% suggests financial struggles for some graduates. Despite strong employment outcomes, the combination of modest earnings and significant debt burden makes this a weak return on investment.