Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.9%
- Retention Rate
- 72.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,384
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 55.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $101,406 | $72,425 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $92,632 | $42,539 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $79,081 | $38,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $76,117 | $26,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,890 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,183 | $87,849 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $22,589 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,042 | $30,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $63,364 | $18,692 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $61,110 | $20,567 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $60,298 | $41,255 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,350 | $23,413 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $59,253 | $21,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $59,124 | $37,263 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Certificate | $55,547 | $23,645 |
Outcomes Overview
NAU graduates earn a median of $54,384 ten years after graduation, putting them in a solid middle-income bracket. The typical graduate carries $19,000 in debt with monthly payments of $201. This represents just 4.4% of their median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt payments. The university's strong forestry, education, and health programs feed into stable career paths with steady employment prospects. Arizona's growing population creates demand for teachers and healthcare workers, two major career tracks for NAU alumni. With relatively low debt burdens and decent earning potential in recession-resistant fields, Northern Arizona University offers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical, employable degrees.