Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 77.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 77.3%
- Retention Rate
- 86.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $83,759
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $125,015 | $71,500 |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Master | $112,815 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $108,649 | $76,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master | $98,506 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $75,548 | $26,874 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,016 | $72,840 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $72,325 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $70,044 | $33,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $69,987 | $35,304 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $62,088 | $81,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $61,681 | $26,520 |
| Education, General. | Master | $61,064 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $23,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Quinnipiac graduates earn a median of $83,759 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many regional competitors. The typical monthly loan payment of $276 consumes just 3.9% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With median debt of $26,000, graduates carry a debt-to-income ratio of 0.31, which is manageable for most careers. The university's strong health sciences programs funnel graduates into nursing, physical therapy, and medical fields where starting salaries justify the investment. A 97% employment rate demonstrates solid job market outcomes. The return on investment is strong, particularly for health science majors who dominate the alumni network.