Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.9%
- Retention Rate
- 86.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,876
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $281/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Doctoral | $124,539 | $221,398 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $106,978 | $127,251 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,618 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,101 | $25,230 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $66,104 | $24,149 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $58,221 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $29,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $57,047 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $52,941 | $27,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $19,338 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $50,105 | $54,982 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $44,800 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $41,193 |
Outcomes Overview
Harding graduates earn a median salary of $52,876 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50 with typical debt of $26,500. Monthly loan payments of $281 consume about 6.4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to Churches of Christ create robust alumni networks in Christian ministry, nonprofit work, and faith-based organizations. Many graduates pursue careers in education, healthcare, and business with Christian employers who value Harding's character-focused approach. With a 97.2% employment rate and graduates earning above Arkansas's median income, Harding delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking faith-integrated career preparation.