Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.6%
- Retention Rate
- 78.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,009
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $108,426 | $91,152 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $74,576 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,326 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,797 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $62,012 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,317 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,644 | $25,434 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $51,273 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $45,618 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $43,128 | |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master | $42,309 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $41,441 | $27,000 |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor | $40,768 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $36,992 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $36,488 |
Outcomes Overview
Carroll graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $27,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 when compared to their $58,009 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 7% of typical graduate income, well below the concerning 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences reputation opens doors to stable healthcare careers, contributing to an impressive 97.7% employment rate. Physical therapy and nursing graduates often secure positions with starting salaries that justify the investment. While the $51,894 total cost seems steep, graduates' solid earning potential and relatively modest debt load create a strong return on investment for most students.