Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 82.2%
- Retention Rate
- 89.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $75,790
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,069
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $119,642 | $41,000 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Master | $94,972 | |
| Statistics. | Master | $90,856 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $87,604 | $11,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $86,498 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $83,848 | $12,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $83,177 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $83,177 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $13,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $14,680 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $75,989 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,351 | $12,500 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Bachelor | $71,015 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $70,456 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,772 | $10,544 |
Outcomes Overview
BYU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of just $11,069, creating monthly payments of $117. With median earnings of $75,790 within ten years, graduates dedicate only 1.9% of their monthly income to loan payments. This debt-to-income ratio of 0.15 ranks among the best nationally. The university's strong alumni network in business, technology, and finance helps explain why 91.3% of graduates find employment. Notable success stories include political leaders like Mitt Romney and bestselling authors like Brandon Sanderson. The low tuition model, subsidized by the LDS Church, combined with solid earning potential in conservative-leaning industries, delivers a strong return on investment for students willing to follow the honor code.