Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 76.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 77.1%
- Retention Rate
- 84.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,399
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master | $75,204 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $64,307 | $20,500 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $62,508 | $26,788 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $54,386 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $48,901 | $26,000 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $46,673 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $41,441 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor | $39,592 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,000 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor | $34,526 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $32,382 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $30,173 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Elizabethtown graduates earn a median salary of $62,399 ten years after graduation. The typical graduate carries $27,000 in debt with monthly payments of $286. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 43% sits comfortably below the recommended 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments consume about 5.5% of gross income, well within manageable limits. The college's strong programs in occupational therapy, education, and healthcare typically lead to stable career paths with predictable earning potential. Nearly 97% of graduates find employment within six months. The combination of moderate debt levels, solid starting salaries, and career-focused programs that lead to in-demand fields creates a strong return on investment for most students.