Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 21.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 19.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,318
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 45.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $74,576 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $63,997 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,087 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $38,289 | $18,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Trocaire graduates enter a strong healthcare job market with a 96.6% employment rate. The median debt of $20,000 creates a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, well below the recommended 1.0 threshold for manageable repayment. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume just 4.9% of the median starting salary of $52,984. Most graduates become registered nurses, medical assistants, and healthcare technicians in Buffalo's robust hospital systems. The college's Catholic healthcare mission connects students directly to regional medical centers. Ten years post-graduation, median earnings climb to $55,318, reflecting steady career advancement in nursing and allied health fields. This represents a strong return on investment for healthcare-focused students.