Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 32.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 30.5%
- Retention Rate
- 58.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,367
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $68,219 | $19,425 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $45,361 | $23,497 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,346 | $24,812 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $39,860 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $39,677 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,009 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $28,327 | $26,630 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $23,538 | $21,100 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $20,140 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor | $16,786 |
Outcomes Overview
Tusculum graduates earn a median of $44,367 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 52% based on the typical $23,250 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $246 consume about 6.6% of gross income, which sits near the federal recommendation of 8% or less. The 94.9% employment rate shows strong job placement success. However, the combination of modest earnings and significant debt load creates financial pressure for many graduates. Small private colleges like Tusculum often struggle with this balance between personalized education and economic outcomes. The university's athletic programs and regional connections help with networking, but graduates face an average return on investment compared to state universities.