Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 29.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 28.0%
- Retention Rate
- 53.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,782
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 16.7%
Outcomes Overview
Edward Waters graduates earn a median of $34,782 ten years after graduation, putting monthly student loan payments around $300-400 for typical borrowers. This represents roughly 10-14% of monthly income, which exceeds the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt. Only 16.74% of graduates are successfully repaying their loans, well below national averages. The university's strong connections to social work, education, and community service often lead graduates into public sector careers with stable but modest salaries. Many alumni pursue graduate degrees to boost earning potential. Given the 28% six-year graduation rate and below-average post-graduation earnings compared to debt levels, Edward Waters offers a weak return on investment from a purely financial perspective.