Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.9%
- Retention Rate
- 67.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,396
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,717
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $283/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 | $92,277 | $57,264 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $67,101 | $80,066 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,210 | $26,990 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $47,846 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $43,798 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,009 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $35,060 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,141 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Clarke graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,717, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.48 against median earnings of $55,396. Monthly loan payments of $283 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong focus on health sciences, education, and business produces graduates who find steady employment in growing fields. Clarke's 99.5% employment rate reflects the practical, career-focused education that employers value. With 74.85% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and earnings that support comfortable debt service, Clarke delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking professional careers in the Midwest.