Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 86.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 85.3%
- Retention Rate
- 87.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,240
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $41,193 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $33,809 | $23,480 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $23,649 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $22,771 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Centre graduates earn a median of $66,240 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many liberal arts college peers. With typical debt of $27,000, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 41%, well below the problematic 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 5% of gross income for median earners. The college's strong pre-professional programs funnel graduates into medicine, law, and business, fields that justify the investment. An 86% four-year graduation rate keeps borrowing costs down compared to schools where students take longer to finish. The 95.7% employment rate reflects Centre's reputation among Kentucky employers and beyond. This represents a strong return on investment for a private liberal arts education.