Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.7%
- Retention Rate
- 71.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,942
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $114,824 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $93,076 | $41,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $92,277 | $27,997 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,897 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $63,234 | $56,886 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $62,734 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $26,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $28,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $47,260 | $30,750 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Bachelor | $46,321 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $24,035 |
Outcomes Overview
D'Youville graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,000 and earn $66,942 ten years post-graduation. The university built its reputation training healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and physical therapists. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent just 4.8% of median graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 97.8% employment rate reflects strong demand for D'Youville's health science graduates in Buffalo's medical corridor. With 94% of students from New York, most remain in-state where healthcare jobs are plentiful. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.37 compares favorably to the national average of 0.6 for private universities. D'Youville offers a strong return on investment for students pursuing healthcare careers.