Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.2%
- Retention Rate
- 78.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,410
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/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. | Doctoral | $126,504 | $30,489 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $91,744 | $136,482 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,930 | $71,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $67,180 | $14,093 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $58,221 | $36,163 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $57,110 | $69,017 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $48,432 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $37,720 | $61,500 |
| Biology, General. | Master | $35,982 | $41,271 |
| Psychology, General. | Master | $34,526 | $48,768 |
| International Agriculture. | Master | $33,993 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $32,569 | $37,450 |
| Interior Architecture. | Bachelor | $32,382 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $20,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Chatham graduates earn a median salary of $52,410 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 with typical debt of $23,250. Monthly loan payments of $246 consume about 5.6% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's career-focused programs in health sciences, education, and environmental studies lead to stable employment, with 95.6% of graduates finding jobs or continuing education. Alumni often enter healthcare, teaching, and nonprofit sectors where starting salaries may be modest but offer strong job security. With reasonable debt levels and solid employment outcomes in meaningful careers, Chatham delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking purpose-driven professions.