Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.6%
- Retention Rate
- 83.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,895
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $64,572 | $26,594 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $50,677 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $50,606 | $26,898 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $50,231 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $50,105 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $48,725 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $47,846 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $46,999 | $41,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $44,635 | $43,569 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $27,000 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $38,289 |
Outcomes Overview
Assumption graduates earn a median of $74,895 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 36% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 4.6% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.9% employment rate reflects strong career services and the college's reputation among New England employers. Graduates commonly enter business, healthcare, and education fields, leveraging the school's Catholic network and Worcester's medical corridor. Many pursue careers at local hospitals, financial firms, and nonprofits where Assumption's liberal arts foundation proves valuable. This represents a strong return on investment for a small Catholic college.