Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 34.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 36.1%
- Retention Rate
- 50.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,937
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $30,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 29.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $326/mo
Outcomes Overview
Huston-Tillotson graduates carry a median debt of $30,750, which represents 73% of their typical $42,937 earnings after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $326 consume about 9% of gross income, higher than the recommended 8% threshold. The employment rate of 91.8% shows strong job placement success. Many graduates enter education, social services, and business sectors where HBCUs traditionally place well. However, the loan repayment rate of just 29.42% signals financial strain for many alumni. While the university provides valuable networking and educational opportunities typical of HBCUs, the debt burden relative to earning potential creates challenges. This represents a weak return on investment despite the strong employment outcomes.