Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 41.5%
- Retention Rate
- 77.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,130
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $72,134 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $60,481 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,047 | $23,906 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $47,192 | $26,925 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $42,615 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $41,342 | $17,832 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,140 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $39,648 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,249 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $25,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $23,649 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $21,508 |
Outcomes Overview
Piedmont graduates earn a median of $49,130 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 51% with typical debt of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6.5% of gross income, which sits near the manageable threshold financial advisors recommend. The 97.6% employment rate suggests strong job placement, though earnings lag behind national averages for college graduates. Many alumni enter education, business, and healthcare fields given the university's program strengths. The relatively low debt burden helps offset modest starting salaries. For students seeking affordable liberal arts education with reasonable debt loads, Piedmont offers an average return on investment.