Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 47.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.3%
- Retention Rate
- 60.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,419
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,672
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $293/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. | Master | $183,312 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $93,964 | $156,243 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,214 | $29,125 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $58,092 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $46,899 | $19,667 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $21,964 |
Outcomes Overview
Franciscan Missionaries graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $27,672 and earn $59,419 ten years post-graduation. Monthly loan payments of $293 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The 98.1% employment rate reflects strong demand for the university's health sciences graduates. Most alumni work in nursing, healthcare administration, and clinical roles throughout Louisiana's medical facilities. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.47 compares favorably to many private colleges. However, the relatively modest earnings growth from $46,400 at six years to $59,419 at ten years suggests limited income advancement potential. For students committed to healthcare careers in Louisiana, this represents an average return on investment.