Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.2%
- Retention Rate
- 82.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $77,449
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,744
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $156/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,418 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $111,100 | $116,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $102,706 | $27,333 |
| Taxation. | Master | $81,812 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $72,320 | $12,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $70,761 | $12,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,680 | $94,350 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $63,997 | $55,062 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $62,579 | $41,000 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $59,730 | $181,998 |
| Construction Management. | Master | $58,221 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $57,619 | $53,701 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $55,964 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master | $53,587 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $53,358 |
Outcomes Overview
Thomas Jefferson graduates earn a median salary of $77,449 ten years after graduation, which reflects the school's focus on health sciences careers where demand stays high. With median debt of just $14,744, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of only 0.19, meaning they owe less than 20 cents for every dollar they earn. Monthly loan payments of $156 represent just 2.4% of typical graduate income, well below the 10% threshold financial experts recommend. The 97% employment rate shows that hospitals, clinics, and healthcare companies actively recruit from Jefferson's programs. Most graduates enter nursing, physical therapy, or other medical fields with strong job security. This represents a strong return on investment for health-focused students.