Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 59.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 38.4%
- Retention Rate
- 66.7%
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,668
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $134/mo
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $48,575 one year after leaving, which translates to monthly loan payments of $134 consuming about 3.3% of gross income. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 is quite manageable compared to the national average of around 0.40 for similar institutions. An impressive 83.6% of graduates find employment within a year. The relatively low median debt of $12,668 helps keep financial stress minimal for new graduates. However, the modest starting salary reflects the vocational nature of many programs at for-profit institutions like Lionel. While graduates avoid crushing debt loads, the earning potential remains limited compared to traditional four-year universities. This represents an average return on investment.