Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.8%
- Retention Rate
- 83.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,531
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $78,657 | $29,574 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $66,287 | $41,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,377 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $53,358 | $62,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,856 | $27,648 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $49,019 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $23,152 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $44,021 | $26,600 |
| Social Work. | Master | $43,426 | $43,492 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $41,025 | $22,054 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $25,093 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Ambrose graduates earn a median of $59,531 ten years after graduation, giving them a debt-to-income ratio of 42% based on the typical $25,000 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $265 eat up about 5.4% of their gross income, which sits right at the national average for private colleges. The school's Catholic mission draws many students into healthcare, education, and social services, fields that offer stable employment but moderate pay. With 97.3% of graduates finding jobs and a loan repayment rate of 68%, Saint Ambrose delivers solid career preparation. However, the combination of moderate earnings and typical private school debt levels makes this an average return on investment.