Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 50.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.7%
- Retention Rate
- 84.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,159
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,442
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $270/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,140 | $198,981 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,727 | $130,832 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $63,749 | $27,777 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $63,005 | $53,594 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $61,859 | $25,000 |
| Architecture. | Master | $42,682 | $28,169 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $40,896 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $40,485 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $36,992 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $20,500 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Master | $33,993 | $70,404 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,133 | $25,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Hampton graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,442 and earn $59,159 within ten years. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 43%, well below the concerning 50% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $270 represent about 5.5% of typical graduate income. The university's strong ties to business, nursing, and media industries help explain the 94.4% employment rate. Hampton's HBCU network opens doors at major corporations actively recruiting diverse talent. While the 42.76% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle initially, the median earnings trajectory shows solid long-term growth. Hampton delivers an average return on investment with particularly strong outcomes for business and healthcare graduates.