Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 59.5%
- Retention Rate
- 68.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,572
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/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. | Master | $92,632 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,653 | $16,290 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,942 | $22,696 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $48,823 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $45,500 | $26,904 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $43,798 | $20,264 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $43,798 | $20,250 |
| Education, General. | Master | $42,012 | $20,813 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,844 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $18,625 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $40,281 | $25,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $39,153 | $24,552 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,833 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,959 | $19,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $25,500 |
Outcomes Overview
McKendree graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $23,250, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4 when compared to their $58,572 median earnings after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $246 consume roughly 5% of typical graduate income. The 96.2% employment rate reflects strong career services and the school's reputation among regional employers. Many graduates find work in healthcare, education, and business throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. The United Methodist university's emphasis on service learning and internships helps students build professional networks. With earnings exceeding the national average for similar institutions and relatively low debt burdens, McKendree delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.