Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 39.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 31.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,576
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 61.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $78,074 | $51,250 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $61,020 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $60,094 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $25,493 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $48,432 | $81,798 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $43,128 | $90,921 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $39,729 | |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,228 | $26,850 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $26,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor | $20,824 |
Outcomes Overview
Notre Dame de Namur graduates earn a median of $74,576 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume only 4.3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in the Bay Area's competitive market. However, the university's financial struggles and extremely small size of just 14 students raise serious questions about institutional stability and alumni networks. While individual graduates may succeed in education, social services, and business roles common to liberal arts programs, the school's precarious position undermines long-term value. This represents a weak return on investment despite manageable debt levels.