Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 54.1%
- Retention Rate
- 74.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,775
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,941 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Public Administration. | Master | $49,644 | |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $49,019 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,919 | $24,174 |
| Social Work. | Master | $43,493 | $41,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,103 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $41,037 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $39,986 | $40,859 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $25,669 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $39,677 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $39,523 | $58,032 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $39,214 | $25,919 |
Outcomes Overview
Kutztown graduates earn a median of $53,775 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48. Monthly loan payments of $276 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong education and arts programs feed into teaching careers and creative industries, where starting salaries tend to be modest but provide job security. A 68.86% loan repayment rate indicates most graduates can handle their debt load. With 97% of graduates finding employment and reasonable borrowing levels, Kutztown delivers an average return on investment that works well for students seeking affordable access to solid career preparation.