Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.8%
- Retention Rate
- 84.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,907
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $225/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $74,105 | $23,552 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $65,573 | $25,488 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $65,517 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $55,813 | $24,995 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $42,402 | $19,752 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $39,009 | $52,463 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $31,839 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $28,598 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor | $25,774 | $23,625 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor | $22,192 | $21,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $18,771 |
Outcomes Overview
John Brown graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $21,250 and earn $53,907 ten years after graduation. That debt represents 39% of their annual income, below the recommended 40% threshold for manageable student loans. Monthly payments of $225 consume about 5% of typical graduate salaries. The university's strong engineering and business programs funnel graduates into stable fields like construction management, accounting, and technology roles. With a 96.1% employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 74.63%, most graduates find work quickly after completing their Christian liberal arts education. The combination of moderate debt levels and solid earning potential creates an average return on investment.