Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.0%
- Retention Rate
- 75.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $68,010
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/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. | Certificate | $87,420 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $82,440 | $37,362 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Certificate | $73,737 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,857 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Certificate | $59,515 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $22,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor | $44,835 | $24,058 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $44,189 | $20,832 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $25,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $35,864 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $22,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $31,305 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $30,119 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $23,649 |
Outcomes Overview
Jacksonville University graduates earn a median of $68,010 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32% with typical debt loads of $22,000. Monthly loan payments of $233 consume about 4% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong connections to Jacksonville's finance and healthcare sectors help explain the impressive 97% employment rate. Marine science graduates often find work with NOAA or environmental consulting firms, while business alumni frequently enter regional banking. Many Dolphins leverage the university's NCAA Division I athletics network for career opportunities. With relatively low debt and solid earning potential in a growing metro area, Jacksonville University offers a strong return on investment.