Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 64.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 63.3%
- Retention Rate
- 81.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,208
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,130
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $277/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $79,473 | $38,129 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,834 | $21,790 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $60,771 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master | $55,964 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $53,894 | $17,860 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $24,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $51,899 | $20,875 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $50,856 | $41,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $50,439 | $41,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $49,937 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $49,729 | |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $49,644 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $48,864 | $25,748 |
Outcomes Overview
Rider graduates earn a median of $62,208 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 42% based on the typical $26,130 in loans. Monthly payments of $277 consume about 5% of post-graduation income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The university's strong business programs and Westminster Choir College feed graduates into corporate roles, education, and performing arts careers. With a 95.5% employment rate, most students find work quickly after graduation. However, the relatively modest earnings compared to the $57,130 total cost suggest an average return on investment for most programs.