Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 61.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 60.3%
- Retention Rate
- 79.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $46,641
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,219
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $267/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $66,401 | $73,292 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $55,512 | $26,596 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $49,840 | $26,978 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor | $36,134 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $21,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Milligan graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $25,219 and earn $46,641 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 54%, which is reasonable for a private college. Monthly loan payments of $267 eat up about 6.9% of typical graduate income, leaving room for other expenses. The 98.4% employment rate shows employers value Milligan degrees. Many graduates work in education, ministry, healthcare, and business, fields that align with the university's Christian liberal arts mission. The 72.07% loan repayment rate indicates most alumni can handle their debt obligations. While earnings lag behind some larger universities, the strong job placement and manageable debt burden create an average return on investment for students seeking a faith-based education.