Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 26.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 27.1%
- Retention Rate
- 77.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $32,600
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $31,125
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 15.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $330/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $32,711 | $33,625 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $34,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $31,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $24,035 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $20,687 |
Outcomes Overview
Livingstone graduates face challenging financial realities after college. With median debt of $31,125 and median earnings of $32,600 ten years out, graduates carry debt nearly equal to their annual income. Monthly loan payments of $330 consume about 12% of their gross monthly income, well above the recommended 10%. The low loan repayment rate of 15.64% suggests many graduates struggle to make payments. While 95.6% find employment, many HBCU graduates enter public service, education, and social work fields that offer meaningful careers but modest pay. Livingstone provides access to higher education for students who might not attend college otherwise, but purely from a financial perspective, this represents a weak return on investment.