Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 61.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.1%
- Retention Rate
- 73.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,641
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $75,204 | $298,667 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,499 | $28,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,101 | $30,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,821 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $61,516 | $63,555 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,124 | $29,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $55,338 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $28,000 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $46,790 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $43,314 | |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor | $38,313 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $27,497 | $30,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $26,353 |
Outcomes Overview
Tuskegee graduates earn a median salary of $49,641 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 54% with typical student debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 7% of graduates' income, which is reasonable compared to the national standard of 10%. The university's strong engineering and veterinary programs funnel graduates into stable, well-paying careers in aerospace, agriculture, and healthcare. With a 94.5% employment rate, Golden Tigers find work quickly after graduation. However, the 49.6% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with debt management. Despite this concern, Tuskegee's specialized programs and HBCU network provide solid career foundations, making it an average return on investment.