Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.8%
- Retention Rate
- 52.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,529
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $29,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $313/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,463 | $34,895 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $50,677 | $26,906 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $35,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Baptist Health Sciences University graduates enter the workforce with strong earning potential but manageable debt loads. The median debt of $29,500 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.41, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments of $313 represent only 5.2% of typical graduate income. The 98.7% employment rate reflects the strong demand for healthcare workers in Memphis and beyond. Most graduates become registered nurses, medical technologists, or other healthcare professionals at Baptist Memorial hospitals and competing health systems. The university's direct pipeline to one of the South's largest hospital networks gives students clear career pathways. This represents a strong return on investment for healthcare-focused students.