Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 40.1%
- Retention Rate
- 67.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,384
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,236
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $278/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $70,456 | $25,320 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $23,889 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $49,270 | $31,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $45,500 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $37,568 |
Outcomes Overview
Thomas More graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,236, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 when measured against their $59,384 median earnings after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $278 consume about 5.7% of typical graduate income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt service. The university's strong Catholic identity and liberal arts foundation traditionally prepare students for careers in education, healthcare, business, and social services. With a 97.4% employment rate, graduates find work relatively easily in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The 62.63% loan repayment rate suggests some financial stress among borrowers, but overall earnings potential remains solid. This represents an average return on investment for a small Catholic university.