Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.7%
- Retention Rate
- 72.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,341
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,995 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $44,021 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Interior Architecture. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $42,123 | $22,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $25,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $37,640 | $25,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $25,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $32,174 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $24,985 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $26,739 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
La Roche graduates earn a median of $52,341 ten years after graduation, which puts them in a manageable debt position with typical monthly loan payments of $265. This represents about 6% of their monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold for student loans. The 96.9% employment rate shows most graduates find work quickly after college. Many La Roche alumni enter healthcare fields like nursing and physical therapy, along with education and business roles throughout the Pittsburgh region. With a debt-to-income ratio of roughly 0.48 and relatively low borrowing (median debt of $25,000), graduates get decent value for their investment, making this an average return on investment for a private Catholic university.