Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 39.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.2%
- Retention Rate
- 77.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,144
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,987
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 29.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $244/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $13,836 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,660 | $31,571 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,814 | $17,599 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,420 | $36,809 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $50,270 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $42,961 | $32,182 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $40,467 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $24,248 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $36,992 | $20,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,642 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $30,047 | $24,234 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $29,202 | $24,864 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $28,236 | $29,195 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $27,995 | $19,674 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $26,585 | $23,490 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates typically earn $40,144 ten years after leaving, putting their median debt of $22,987 at a manageable 57% of annual income. Monthly loan payments of $244 consume about 7% of gross monthly earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education, social services, and business sectors where many HBCU graduates traditionally find opportunities. However, the low 29.36% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite relatively modest debt loads. Many alumni work in public service roles that offer loan forgiveness programs. Given the affordable tuition and solid employment outcomes, Fayetteville State offers an average return on investment for students seeking accessible higher education.