Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.0%
- Retention Rate
- 80.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,336
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | Master | $77,715 | |
| Genetics. | Master | $73,321 | $41,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,163 | $87,258 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $62,209 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,941 | $26,358 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master | $51,607 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $50,677 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,041 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $47,260 | $33,223 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $43,798 | |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $43,000 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $41,342 | $35,750 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $41,025 |
Outcomes Overview
Arcadia graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $27,000 and earn $58,336 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 46%. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences programs funnel many graduates into nursing, physical therapy, and healthcare management roles that offer stable career growth. With a 93.6% employment rate and 67.65% of borrowers successfully repaying loans, graduates generally find steady footing in the job market. The combination of reasonable debt loads and solid earning potential makes Arcadia a strong return on investment for most students.