Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 75.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.9%
- Retention Rate
- 85.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,975
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $69,477 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $62,260 | $18,729 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $61,888 | $18,574 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $48,849 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $48,432 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $46,478 | $31,188 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $45,500 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $41,119 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,042 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $33,281 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $30,409 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Salve Regina graduates earn a median of $72,975 ten years after graduation, giving them a debt-to-earnings ratio of 37% with typical debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 5% of their gross income, which is manageable compared to the recommended maximum of 10%. The 97.6% employment rate shows strong job market success. Many graduates enter healthcare, education, and business fields, reflecting the university's programs in nursing, social work, and liberal arts. The Catholic mission and Newport connections help with networking in New England. With relatively low debt and solid earnings growth from $53,383 in year one to nearly $73,000 by year ten, this represents a strong return on investment.