Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.5%
- Retention Rate
- 81.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,433
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $118,737 | $162,106 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $100,108 | $49,022 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $77,401 | $104,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $76,460 | $39,115 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $76,083 | $114,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $67,660 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $65,131 | $58,924 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,911 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $54,109 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $53,045 | $27,108 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,585 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $35,772 | $23,250 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $20,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Shenandoah graduates earn a median of $58,433 ten years after graduation, which creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 43% with typical debt of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 eat up about 5.4% of that median income, well below the concerning 10% threshold that financial experts warn against. The 97.7% employment rate shows employers value Shenandoah degrees. Many graduates enter healthcare fields through the university's strong nursing, pharmacy, and physical therapy programs, or pursue music careers given the school's conservatory tradition. Others find work in business and education throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region. This represents a strong return on investment for a small private university.