Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.2%
- Retention Rate
- 77.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,051
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 56.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $270/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. | Master | $87,051 | $54,092 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $81,812 | |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,623 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,919 | $24,000 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master | $52,941 | $34,166 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $21,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $39,369 | $55,109 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $37,748 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $36,132 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $35,420 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $34,847 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $34,704 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $32,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $29,685 |
Outcomes Overview
Carlow graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,500 and earn $51,051 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 50%, which is reasonable for a specialized health sciences program. Monthly loan payments of $270 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong nursing and health programs connect directly to Pittsburgh's major hospital systems, where starting salaries often exceed the median. A 98.1% employment rate reflects the high demand for healthcare professionals. While the 55% graduation rate raises concerns, graduates who complete their programs typically find stable, well-paying careers in growing fields. This represents an average return on investment for students committed to healthcare careers.