Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.3%
- Retention Rate
- 79.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,440
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 27.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $68,666 | $25,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,666 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,541 | $31,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,064 | $23,272 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,042 | $16,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $55,964 | $39,996 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $30,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $54,661 | $26,875 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Bachelor | $54,035 | $30,433 |
| Architectural Engineering. | Bachelor | $53,810 | $28,608 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $33,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $44,971 | $27,038 |
| Social Work. | Master | $44,021 | $27,260 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $42,458 |
Outcomes Overview
A&T graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $27,000 and earn $44,440 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 61%, which is reasonable for a public HBCU. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 7.7% of typical graduate income. The university's strong engineering programs feed graduates into technical careers at companies like IBM, Boeing, and NASA. A&T's 95.3% employment rate demonstrates solid job placement success. The school's HBCU network opens doors in corporate diversity initiatives and government positions. Given the relatively modest debt load, strong employment outcomes, and access to high-paying STEM careers, A&T offers a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable access to quality technical education.