Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 41.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 38.1%
- Retention Rate
- 69.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,002
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,875
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $200/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,949 | $21,466 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $69,338 | $19,829 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $58,673 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $56,415 | $18,555 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $42,235 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $41,844 | $21,975 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,699 | $18,186 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $20,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $24,125 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $23,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $30,409 | $19,800 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $29,141 | $14,980 |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor | $25,967 | $14,513 |
Outcomes Overview
Chadron State graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $18,875 and earn $47,002 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 40%, well below the concerning 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $200 consume about 5% of typical graduate income. The college's strong teacher preparation program feeds many graduates into Nebraska's rural school districts, where educators are in high demand. Business and health science graduates often stay in the region's agricultural and healthcare sectors. With a 97.6% employment rate and relatively modest debt loads, graduates achieve financial stability faster than peers at costlier institutions. Strong return on investment.