Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.2%
- Retention Rate
- 74.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $45,411
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 28.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,049 | $37,430 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $72,891 | $22,958 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,009 | $29,606 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,009 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,757 | $28,812 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $27,392 |
| Architecture. | Master | $55,286 | $23,801 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $54,109 | $41,478 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $53,984 | $27,418 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $53,358 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,941 | $38,324 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $46,538 | $45,487 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $42,961 | $27,375 |
Outcomes Overview
Prairie View A&M graduates earn a median of $45,411 ten years after graduation, resulting in a debt-to-income ratio of 60% based on the typical $27,000 in loans. Monthly payments of $286 consume about 7.6% of gross income, which is manageable for most budgets. The university's strong programs in nursing, engineering, and agriculture help explain why 94.9% of graduates find employment. However, only 28.8% of borrowers are successfully paying down their loan principal, suggesting many struggle with repayment despite finding work. Prairie View's networking advantages as an HBCU and solid career placement rates partially offset the moderate debt burden, creating an average return on investment for students committed to the university's specialized programs.