Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 35.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $39,163
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $111/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. | Associate | $56,738 | $14,152 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $40,089 | $12,780 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $39,729 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $38,289 | $11,250 |
| Fire Protection. | Certificate | $35,416 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $33,993 | $13,255 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $33,281 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $31,133 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $30,323 | $9,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $28,236 | $11,209 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Certificate | $19,045 | $5,776 |
Outcomes Overview
McLennan graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $10,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27 when compared to their $39,163 median earnings after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $111 represent only 3.4% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong workforce training programs feed graduates into Texas's growing healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors. With a 92% employment rate and relatively low debt burden, graduates avoid the crushing loan payments that plague many four-year college alumni. The combination of affordable education costs and solid earning potential in central Texas creates a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.