Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.8%
- Retention Rate
- 79.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $46,573
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,736
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $262/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 | $60,771 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $47,650 | $25,734 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $43,314 | $35,210 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,156 | $22,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $34,420 | $41,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $22,135 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Bachelor | $33,459 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,410 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $31,988 | $28,154 |
| Music. | Bachelor | $30,409 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor | $29,141 | $26,275 |
| Religious/Sacred Music. | Bachelor | $27,765 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor | $27,536 | $22,369 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $27,476 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $21,508 |
Outcomes Overview
Evangel graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $24,736 and earn $46,573 ten years after graduation. Monthly loan payments of $262 consume about 6.7% of gross monthly income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53 reflects reasonable borrowing relative to earning potential. Many graduates pursue ministry, education, business, and healthcare careers aligned with the university's Christian mission. The 95.6% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement success. Alumni often work in faith-based organizations, Christian schools, and mission fields worldwide. With relatively modest debt loads and decent earning potential, Evangel provides an average return on investment for students committed to Christian service careers.