Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.0%
- Retention Rate
- 90.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,545
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 83.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $104,061 | $131,302 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $71,854 | $60,825 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $70,680 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $69,629 | $148,375 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $62,154 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $60,016 | $20,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $54,192 | $19,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $50,022 | $20,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $44,189 | $19,500 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $44,055 | $119,023 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master | $43,798 | $58,814 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $41,119 | $21,999 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $18,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $38,953 | $20,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Elon graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 against their $74,545 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $217 consume just 3.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong alumni network in communications and business opens doors at media companies, consulting firms, and Fortune 500 corporations. An impressive 96.1% employment rate reflects the career services reputation and employer recognition of Elon's experiential learning model. With 83% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and solid earning trajectories across multiple time horizons, Elon delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.