Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.5%
- Retention Rate
- 57.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,909
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,047 | $33,791 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $49,832 | |
| 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 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate | $40,132 | $24,410 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $36,195 | $37,778 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $34,704 | $14,835 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $32,569 | $29,440 |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor | $32,029 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $28,598 |
Outcomes Overview
Herzing University-Minneapolis graduates face a challenging financial reality despite strong job placement. The 94.2% employment rate shows employers value the career-focused training, but median debt of $21,500 creates a burden. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume about 7.4% of typical graduate income based on first-year earnings of $36,909. The debt-to-income ratio of 58% exceeds recommended levels for career college graduates. Healthcare and technology graduates typically find steady work in Minneapolis hospitals and tech companies, but starting salaries remain modest. Nearly three-quarters of students take federal loans to finance their education. Overall, this represents an average return on investment with solid employment prospects dampened by debt loads.