Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 48.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.1%
- Retention Rate
- 68.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $46,440
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,333
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $279/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $46,673 | $44,630 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $45,636 | $31,534 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $44,942 | $41,799 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $43,798 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $40,017 | $45,053 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $39,729 | $32,218 |
| Education, General. | Master | $39,369 | $34,335 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $38,505 | $44,784 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $35,416 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $31,314 | |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $30,228 | $38,569 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $22,534 | $23,312 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $17,242 |
Outcomes Overview
Belhaven graduates face a challenging financial reality with median debt of $26,333 against starting earnings of $38,216. Monthly loan payments of $279 consume about 8.8% of gross income, well above the recommended 10% threshold for total debt payments. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 69% is concerning for a liberal arts degree. Many graduates pursue careers in ministry, arts education, and nonprofit work, fields that traditionally offer lower starting salaries. While 95.2% find employment, median earnings of $46,440 after ten years remain modest. The loan repayment rate of just 46.14% signals genuine financial stress among alumni. For students passionate about the arts or ministry, Belhaven offers valuable training, but the return on investment is weak from a purely financial perspective.