Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.6%
- Retention Rate
- 77.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,347
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,350 | $26,799 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $57,995 | $47,619 |
| Education, General. | Master | $46,087 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $45,902 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $45,417 | $23,092 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $41,119 | $24,801 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $36,668 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $34,633 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $34,321 | $21,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $25,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $32,569 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $30,988 | $25,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $30,047 | $25,750 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $25,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Longwood graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 compared to their $52,347 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong teacher education programs funnel many graduates into public education, where starting salaries may be modest but offer job security and benefits. With a 97.1% employment rate and steady earnings growth from $43,256 after one year to over $52,000 after ten years, graduates see consistent financial progress. The relatively low debt burden combined with reliable career outcomes in education and other fields creates an average return on investment.