Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.6%
- Retention Rate
- 84.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,122
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $104,192 | $97,220 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $86,129 | $31,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $23,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $60,275 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,984 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $50,677 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $47,846 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $47,846 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $44,933 | $38,997 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Bachelor | $44,384 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $44,384 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $43,798 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $41,937 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $41,007 | $26,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor | $39,927 |
Outcomes Overview
Baldwin Wallace graduates earn a median salary of $54,122 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 with typical student loans of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 6% of gross income for median earners. The university's strong conservatory programs feed graduates into competitive music and theatre industries, while business and education majors find opportunities throughout Ohio. With a 97.1% employment rate, most graduates successfully transition to careers or graduate school. The conservatory's reputation opens doors that pure numbers don't capture, particularly in creative fields where networking and training quality matter more than starting salaries. This represents an average return on investment for most students.