Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 90.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 89.6%
- Retention Rate
- 93.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $90,543
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor | $66,519 | $27,000 |
| Physics. | Bachelor | $59,417 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $46,357 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $45,175 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $44,590 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $26,975 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $42,458 | $26,449 |
| History. | Bachelor | $42,363 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $42,309 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $37,856 | $26,990 |
Outcomes Overview
Holy Cross graduates earn a median of $90,543 ten years after graduation, creating a healthy debt-to-earnings ratio of just 30% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent roughly 6% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's Jesuit network opens doors in law, medicine, and government, with alumni like Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci exemplifying the school's influence in high-paying professional fields. The 95.9% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes. With 90% of students graduating in four years and manageable debt loads relative to strong earning potential, Holy Cross delivers a strong return on investment for liberal arts education.