Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 62.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 63.3%
- Retention Rate
- 78.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $125,557
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $118,924 | $104,556 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $104,423 | $124,160 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $103,449 | $41,000 |
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $77,715 | $225,520 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $75,204 | $41,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,158 | $162,292 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,146 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $65,524 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $25,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor | $41,937 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $32,119 | $27,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $27,000 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | Master | $25,967 | $92,150 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $74,892 in their first year, which jumps to $125,557 after ten years, reflecting the strong demand for pharmacists and healthcare professionals. With typical debt of $25,000, graduates have a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.33, well below the national average of 1.0 for all college graduates. Monthly loan payments of $265 represent about 4% of starting income, making repayment manageable. The 96.3% employment rate shows how quickly health science graduates find work. An 82.70% loan repayment rate indicates most alumni can handle their debt without difficulty. While the upfront cost is high at $63,786 annually, the career-focused curriculum leads to a strong return on investment.