Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 88.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 88.2%
- Retention Rate
- 92.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $120,959
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,023
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction. | Master | $114,892 | $34,068 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $91,211 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $89,968 | $41,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $81,111 | $31,760 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $79,653 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Marketing. | Master | $77,715 | |
| Taxation. | Master | $77,039 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $74,200 | $25,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,147 | $20,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $64,253 | $25,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $64,174 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $19,334 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $62,388 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $60,146 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Bentley graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,023, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 21% against their $120,959 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent only 4.5% of typical graduate income. The 97.2% employment rate reflects strong industry connections, particularly in finance, consulting, and technology sectors where Bentley's business-liberal arts hybrid attracts recruiters. Starting salaries of $71,978 climb steadily, reaching $105,451 within five years. This trajectory outpaces national averages for business graduates. The combination of manageable debt loads and robust earning potential delivers a strong return on investment for most students.