Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 47.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.2%
- Retention Rate
- 47.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,355
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Outcomes Overview
Barclay graduates face challenging financial realities after earning their degrees. With median debt of $27,000 and median earnings of $36,355 ten years out, graduates carry a debt-to-income ratio of 74%, well above the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume nearly 10% of typical graduate income. The college's 98.8% employment rate shows strong job placement success. However, early career earnings remain modest, with first-year graduates earning just $28,279. Many graduates enter ministry, education, and nonprofit work through the Quaker network, fields known for lower but meaningful compensation. Given the debt burden relative to earnings potential, Barclay offers a weak return on investment despite solid employment outcomes.