Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.6%
- Retention Rate
- 81.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,354
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,585
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $176/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,240 | $26,972 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,589 | $21,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $35,594 | $18,298 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $34,908 | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $30,409 | $17,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $29,995 | $18,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $15,750 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor | $28,598 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $25,194 |
Outcomes Overview
Bob Jones graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $16,585, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 37% based on their $44,354 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $176 consume about 5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's 98.4% employment rate reflects strong job placement, though many graduates pursue ministry, Christian education, and nonprofit work rather than high-paying corporate careers. Five-year earnings of $43,001 show modest income growth in these mission-driven fields. Despite lower salaries than secular universities, the manageable debt load and high employment rate create an average return on investment for students committed to Christian service careers.