Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.7%
- Retention Rate
- 74.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,316
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $132,866 | $44,276 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $99,797 | $43,307 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $65,973 | $129,487 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $64,196 | $72,332 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,810 | $21,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,124 | $35,864 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master | $55,286 | $40,790 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $54,254 | |
| Psychology, Other. | Master | $49,784 | $38,374 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $47,729 | $41,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $44,356 | $24,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $40,791 | $24,375 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor | $39,153 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $23,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Russell Sage graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,000 and median earnings of $58,316 ten years out. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 38% falls well below the concerning 40% threshold that financial advisors typically flag. Monthly loan payments of $233 represent about 5% of typical graduate income, a manageable burden. The college's strong programs in nursing, education, and health sciences funnel graduates into stable, growing fields where employment demand remains high. With a 97.3% employment rate, Sage graduates find work quickly after completing their degrees. The combination of moderate debt levels and solid earning potential in recession-resistant healthcare and education sectors creates a strong return on investment.