Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.2%
- Retention Rate
- 88.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $77,235
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $119,557 | $41,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $101,964 | $107,199 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,990 | |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $49,058 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $49,019 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $23,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,123 | $25,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $40,485 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $36,183 | $26,870 |
Outcomes Overview
Butler graduates earn a median of $77,235 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 34% with typical student loans of $26,000. Monthly loan payments of $276 represent just 4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's 97% employment rate reflects strong career services and alumni networks, particularly in Indianapolis's thriving healthcare, business, and pharmaceutical sectors. Butler's pharmacy graduates often secure positions with major employers like Eli Lilly, while business alumni frequently enter Indianapolis's growing corporate landscape. With an 85% loan repayment rate and graduates earning above national averages for private university alumni, Butler delivers a strong return on investment despite its premium tuition.