Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 47.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.8%
- Retention Rate
- 69.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,712
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 31.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $67,660 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,889 | $57,519 |
| Social Work. | Master | $43,030 | $75,507 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,068 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,941 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $36,401 | $56,556 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $33,993 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $25,405 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor | $24,730 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $24,421 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $23,649 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $23,166 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $21,781 | $26,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Clark Atlanta graduates earn a median of $42,712 ten years after graduation, which puts their $27,000 in median debt at a manageable 63% debt-to-earnings ratio. Monthly loan payments of $286 eat up about 8% of typical graduate income, which falls within reasonable limits. Many alumni enter fields like media, business, and entertainment where Clark Atlanta's strong alumni network in Atlanta helps with job placement. The 91.3% employment rate shows most graduates find work, though the earnings lag behind what you'd see at some other universities. With Atlanta's growing job market and the school's industry connections, graduates get solid career launching opportunities. This represents an average return on investment.