Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.0%
- Retention Rate
- 77.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,602
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $77,715 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $71,947 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $70,456 | $45,700 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $65,797 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $62,632 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $57,318 | $20,105 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $53,108 | $18,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $47,092 | $20,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $45,500 | $23,468 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $43,172 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $40,768 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $40,768 | $23,875 |
Outcomes Overview
Stockton graduates earn a median of $57,602 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 36% with typical debt loads of $20,500. Monthly loan payments of $217 consume about 4.5% of gross income for median earners. The university's strong programs in marine science and health sciences funnel graduates into growing fields like environmental consulting, healthcare, and public safety. With a 94.7% employment rate and relatively moderate debt burdens, graduates avoid the crushing loan payments that plague many college students. The 64.29% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni can manage their obligations. For a regional public university, Stockton delivers a strong return on investment.