Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.3%
- Retention Rate
- 81.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,772
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,757
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $273/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. | Bachelor | $60,325 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $50,856 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $34,526 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $33,281 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $30,119 | $25,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $24,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $16,293 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Carroll College graduates earn a median of $61,772 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many liberal arts college peers. The typical graduate carries $25,757 in debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 42 percent. Monthly loan payments of $273 consume about 5.3 percent of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10 percent threshold. The college's strong pre-health programs feed graduates into medicine and healthcare, while engineering majors often land roles in Montana's mining and energy sectors. With 96.4 percent of graduates employed and a solid loan repayment rate of 79.3 percent, Carroll delivers a strong return on investment for students willing to pay premium tuition.