Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.0%
- Retention Rate
- 83.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,389
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,575
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $261/mo
Outcomes Overview
High Point graduates earn a median salary of $61,389 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4 with typical debt loads of $24,575. Monthly loan payments of $261 consume about 5% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's focus on business, communications, and hospitality management feeds graduates into industries where relationship-building skills matter more than raw technical expertise. With a 94.1% employment rate, students find work quickly after graduation. Notable alumni like country star Thomas Rhett and journalist Katie Couric demonstrate the school's strength in media and entertainment fields. The financial return represents a strong investment for students seeking immediate career entry.