Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 81.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.1%
- Retention Rate
- 91.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,257
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,940
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $254/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Master | $194,665 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master | $163,702 | |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $130,858 | $229,890 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $105,529 | $125,865 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $105,083 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $98,506 | $38,819 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $88,803 | $61,329 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $87,309 | |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,949 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,446 | $24,767 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,225 | $41,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,592 | $25,947 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,611 | $26,975 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $65,698 | $26,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,817 | $26,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Marquette graduates earn a median salary of $78,257 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 with typical debt loads of $23,940. Monthly loan payments of $254 represent just 3.9% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's 96.5% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes, particularly for business and engineering majors who often land positions at Milwaukee's major corporations like Harley-Davidson and Northwestern Mutual. Alumni frequently enter finance, healthcare, and technology sectors where Jesuit networking connections prove valuable. The combination of solid earning potential, reasonable debt levels, and excellent job placement rates makes this a strong return on investment.