Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.5%
- Retention Rate
- 73.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,143
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,889
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $285/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $83,177 | $42,583 |
| Legal Support Services. | Certificate | $69,338 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $67,660 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,035 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $59,846 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $51,237 | $106,377 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $49,683 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,044 | $23,949 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $40,068 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $39,801 | $26,619 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $36,560 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $35,772 | $25,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,487 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $25,218 |
Outcomes Overview
Capital graduates earn a median of $54,143 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50% based on typical debt of $26,889. Monthly loan payments of $285 consume about 6.3% of gross income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to Columbus-area healthcare systems and Lutheran organizations help drive the 97.2% employment rate. Many graduates enter nursing, education, and business roles in central Ohio's growing job market. With relatively manageable debt loads and solid earnings potential in affordable Columbus, Capital offers an average return on investment that works particularly well for students planning to stay in Ohio.