Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.1%
- Retention Rate
- 73.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,723
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $27,000 |
| International Business. | Bachelor | $54,661 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $47,846 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $27,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Bachelor | $44,170 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $39,927 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,424 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor | $33,176 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $29,685 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Susquehanna graduates earn a median of $61,723 six years after graduation, which puts their monthly loan payment of $286 at just 5.6% of their income. This is well below the recommended 10% threshold that financial advisors suggest. The typical graduate carries $27,000 in debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, which is reasonable for a private liberal arts education. With a 96.3% employment rate and strong alumni networks in business, education, and healthcare, graduates find stable career paths. The school's focus on internships and career services helps explain why 81.62% of borrowers successfully repay their loans. This represents a strong return on investment for a small liberal arts college.