Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 18.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 17.6%
- Retention Rate
- 44.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $37,180
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $29,832
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 29:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 28.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $316/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Doctoral | $104,192 | $71,834 |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $89,530 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $34,826 |
| Computer Science. | Master | $74,200 | $32,231 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $73,446 | $13,613 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | $70,009 | $82,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $62,012 | $38,361 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $60,568 | $40,635 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $38,624 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $50,856 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $47,957 | $40,236 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $46,608 | $33,682 |
| Homeland Security. | Master | $41,937 | $41,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,570 | $34,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face significant financial challenges with median debt of $29,832 against median earnings of $37,180, creating a concerning debt-to-earnings ratio of 80%. Monthly loan payments of $316 consume about 10% of typical graduate income, well above the recommended 8% threshold. The employment rate of 88.9% shows most graduates find work, often in IT support, cybersecurity, and technical roles where CTU has industry connections. However, only 28.84% of borrowers successfully repay their loans. Ten-year median earnings of $37,180 lag behind many four-year degree holders, while the low graduation rate of 17.60% means most students accumulate debt without completing their programs. This represents a weak return on investment for most students.