Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.8%
- Retention Rate
- 71.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,148
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,218
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $68,079 | $27,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $66,171 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $24,125 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $55,286 | $41,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $50,856 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $45,696 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $43,240 | $25,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $42,682 | $20,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $40,652 | $23,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,807 | $22,623 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $38,721 | $25,625 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $26,905 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $36,848 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $36,141 |
Outcomes Overview
ESU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $24,218 and earn $56,148 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 5.5% of typical graduate income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.43 reflects reasonable borrowing relative to earning potential. Many alumni pursue careers in education, healthcare, and recreation management, fields where ESU's hands-on programs provide strong preparation. The 95.4% employment rate demonstrates solid job market outcomes. However, the 66% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite decent earnings. Overall, ESU delivers an average return on investment, particularly for students pursuing the university's signature education and health science programs.