Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 24.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 27.6%
- Retention Rate
- 48.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,909
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/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 | $94,408 | $40,934 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $60,799 | $27,573 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $58,943 | $19,310 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $58,673 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,389 | $19,259 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $53,775 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,047 | $33,791 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $49,832 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $32,163 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Certificate | $47,394 | |
| Computer Programming. | Associate | $44,971 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $44,389 | $41,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $42,682 | $13,374 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $41,937 |
Outcomes Overview
Herzing-Madison graduates earn $36,909 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58 when compared to the median debt of $21,500. The monthly loan payment of $228 consumes about 7.4% of typical graduate income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. With a 94.2% employment rate, most graduates find work quickly in healthcare, technology, and business sectors where Herzing focuses its programs. However, the earnings figure falls well below the national average for college graduates of around $47,000. The school serves students seeking practical career training rather than high-earning professional paths. Given the modest debt load but below-average earnings potential, this represents an average return on investment for students prioritizing job placement over salary growth.