Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 81.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 82.4%
- Retention Rate
- 88.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,911
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,855
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $242/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | $75,204 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $47,595 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $24,267 |
| History. | Bachelor | $37,568 | $21,500 |
| International/Global Studies. | Bachelor | $28,960 | $19,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $26,353 | $17,148 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $25,774 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $21,175 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $15,922 |
Outcomes Overview
Sewanee graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,855, well below the national average of around $37,000. With median earnings of $64,911 ten years out, the debt-to-income ratio sits at a manageable 35%. Monthly loan payments of $242 consume just 4.5% of typical graduate income. The strong Episcopal and liberal arts network opens doors in education, nonprofit work, and traditional professions like law and medicine. An 82% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' ability to service their debt effectively. The 94.7% employment rate demonstrates the value employers place on Sewanee's rigorous academic preparation and close-knit alumni connections. This represents a strong return on investment for a premium liberal arts education.