Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.0%
- Retention Rate
- 71.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,543
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $66,236 | $72,210 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $48,849 | $30,164 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $48,265 | $21,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,235 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $37,928 | $20,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $29,374 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Lenoir-Rhyne graduates earn a median salary of $45,543 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57. Monthly loan payments of $276 consume about 7.3% of typical graduate income. The 95.8% employment rate reflects strong demand for Bears alumni in North Carolina's healthcare, education, and business sectors. Many graduates leverage the university's health sciences programs to enter nursing and allied health fields, which offer stable career prospects in the region. However, the 51% six-year graduation rate means nearly half of students don't complete their degrees. While employment outcomes are solid, the moderate earnings relative to $26,000 in debt suggest an average return on investment.