Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.7%
- Retention Rate
- 76.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,540
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master | $82,440 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $69,410 | $20,907 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $46,790 | $38,151 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $28,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,250 | $26,493 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor | $23,456 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Elms graduates enter the workforce with manageable financial obligations relative to their earning potential. With median debt of $25,000 and median earnings of $51,540 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a reasonable 48%. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong nursing and education programs feed directly into stable career paths with consistent demand. An impressive 96.7% employment rate demonstrates that graduates find work in their fields. The 59.49% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments, but overall financial outcomes remain solid. This represents an average return on investment for a small Catholic college.