Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 11.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 11.1%
- Retention Rate
- 36.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $30,180
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $28,987
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 14.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $307/mo
Outcomes Overview
Clinton College graduates face significant financial challenges after earning their degrees. The median debt of $28,987 creates a troubling debt-to-earnings ratio of nearly 1:1 against median earnings of $30,180. Monthly loan payments of $307 consume about 12% of typical graduate income, well above the recommended 10% threshold. The 14.67% loan repayment rate signals widespread difficulty managing educational debt. As a historically black college preparing students for transfer to four-year universities, many Clinton graduates continue their education rather than enter the workforce immediately. However, even accounting for this mission, the financial mathematics present serious concerns. The return on investment appears weak given the debt burden relative to early career earnings potential.