Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 72.1%
- Retention Rate
- 83.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $67,316
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,508 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,114 | $18,187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $45,305 | $12,408 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $19,924 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $19,875 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $36,141 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $32,711 | $19,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor | $32,569 | $17,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $21,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $31,127 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $20,994 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $22,287 |
Outcomes Overview
Geneseo graduates earn a median of $67,316 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 29% with typical debt loads of $19,500. Monthly loan payments of $207 represent about 3.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 77.72% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni can handle their obligations comfortably. Liberal arts graduates typically enter education, business, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors where earning potential grows steadily over time. The strong employment rate of 95.7% reflects the college's reputation for producing well-rounded graduates. With reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential, Geneseo offers a strong return on investment for a public liberal arts education.