Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.6%
- Retention Rate
- 72.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,739
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $254/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $102,123 | $97,314 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $73,769 | $90,018 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $71,015 | $29,554 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $70,736 | $60,807 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $62,508 | $43,089 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $24,636 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,366 | $18,953 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $53,608 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $50,952 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $50,856 | $24,900 |
| Psychology, General. | Master | $50,022 | $31,722 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $49,270 | $22,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $48,823 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $48,041 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $46,673 |
Outcomes Overview
Radford graduates face a median debt load of $24,000 against median earnings of $53,739 ten years out, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 45%. Monthly loan payments of $254 consume about 5.7% of typical graduate income. The university's strong nursing, criminal justice, and education programs funnel graduates into stable public service careers. Employment rates hit 96.8% within six months of graduation. However, the 4-year graduation rate of 51.73% means many students accumulate additional debt through extended enrollment. While earnings lag behind national averages for college graduates, the combination of reasonable debt levels and solid employment prospects in recession-resistant fields delivers an average return on investment.