Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 59.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.2%
- Retention Rate
- 62.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,818
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,034
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $191/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $58,673 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Master | $46,321 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $26,353 | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor | $25,709 | $19,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Clarks Summit graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $18,034, creating monthly payments of $191. This represents roughly 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 72.81% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. Graduates earn a median of $38,818 ten years after graduation, producing a debt-to-income ratio of 0.47. Many alumni pursue careers in ministry, Christian education, and nonprofit work, fields that traditionally offer lower starting salaries but meaningful work aligned with the university's Baptist mission. Despite the modest earnings typical of faith-based careers, the manageable debt load creates an average return on investment for students committed to service-oriented professions.