Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 75.0%
- Retention Rate
- 79.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,850
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $75,518 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $65,441 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $45,175 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $39,927 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $38,559 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $36,848 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor | $36,220 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $35,401 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $34,847 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Luther graduates enter the workforce with a manageable debt burden of $27,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 against median earnings of $59,850 ten years out. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5.7% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong music program feeds graduates into education, performance, and arts administration careers. With 96.6% of graduates employed and starting salaries around $42,759, Luther students see steady income growth over their first decade. The 82.6% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' ability to service their debt. Given the reasonable debt levels and solid employment outcomes, Luther offers a strong return on investment.