Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 39.8%
- Retention Rate
- 57.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,416
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,573
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 42.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $154/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $102,409 | $125,678 |
| Education, General. | Master | $57,619 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $52,259 | $34,477 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $43,100 | $18,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $19,551 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $35,416 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $34,704 | $13,620 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,569 | $16,152 |
Outcomes Overview
Heritage University graduates earn a median of $49,416 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a reasonable 29% given the typical debt load of $14,573. The monthly loan payment of $154 represents about 3.7% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With an employment rate of 91.6%, most graduates find work quickly after finishing their degrees. Many Heritage graduates work in education, healthcare, and social services, fields that value the university's focus on serving underrepresented communities. The school's mission to educate first-generation college students from rural and Hispanic communities creates a pipeline into these essential but modestly-paying professions. This represents an average return on investment.