Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.3%
- Retention Rate
- 76.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,209
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $176,775 | $238,601 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master | $166,905 | $192,865 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Doctoral | $122,038 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $114,892 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $112,701 | $210,049 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $104,935 | $406,377 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $100,224 | $137,125 |
| Computer Science. | Master | $97,071 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Doctoral | $92,040 | $79,423 |
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $88,588 | $205,772 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $87,235 | $70,148 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Doctoral | $80,391 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $77,087 | $59,500 |
| Taxation. | Master | $75,518 | $47,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,786 | $142,062 |
Outcomes Overview
Nova graduates earn a median of $59,209 ten years after graduation, which creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 41% with typical debt of $24,250. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume about 5.2% of gross income for median earners. The university's strong health sciences programs funnel graduates into healthcare fields, where job security runs high. The 92.1% employment rate reflects solid career preparation across disciplines. While the 64.3% six-year graduation rate lags behind top-tier schools, those who complete degrees find stable work. The combination of reasonable debt loads, decent starting salaries, and access to growing healthcare markets makes this an average return on investment.