Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.4%
- Retention Rate
- 81.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,214
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $54,401 | $26,262 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $52,941 | $24,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $49,962 | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Master | $47,260 | $27,582 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $46,673 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $42,363 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $39,074 | $41,676 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $39,009 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,829 | $24,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor | $35,274 | $25,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor | $33,565 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $21,855 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $23,250 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $27,584 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates typically earn $57,214 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 with median debt of $26,000. Monthly loan payments of $276 consume about 5.8% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 95.3% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes for a small Catholic university. Bonnies often enter education, business, and communications fields, building on the university's liberal arts foundation and tight alumni network. Notable graduates like NBC's Tim Russert demonstrate the school's strength in media and public service. The combination of reasonable debt loads, solid earnings, and high employment rates delivers a strong return on investment for most students.