Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.8%
- Retention Rate
- 79.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,896
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $84,102 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $79,688 | $41,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $74,196 | $20,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $67,660 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $67,164 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $65,131 | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor | $64,829 | $17,321 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $64,493 | $31,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $20,000 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,154 | $26,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $60,523 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $59,871 | $32,064 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $26,637 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,957 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Bowling Green graduates earn a median of $47,896 ten years after leaving campus. With typical debt of $25,000, that creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 52 percent. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6.6 percent of gross income, which sits near the manageable range for most borrowers. The university's strong education and business programs feed graduates into teaching, corporate roles, and public service careers that offer steady middle-class incomes. About 97.3 percent of graduates find employment after leaving campus. However, only 53.37 percent successfully repay their loans on schedule, suggesting some financial strain. Given the moderate debt levels and solid employment outcomes, Bowling Green offers an average return on investment.