Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 85.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 85.3%
- Retention Rate
- 88.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $88,604
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,337
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 85.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $269/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $76,460 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,812 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,392 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,124 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $27,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $21,500 |
| Physical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $39,909 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $39,585 | $24,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $35,060 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $34,081 | $25,389 |
| History. | Bachelor | $31,848 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor | $31,133 | $24,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $20,824 |
Outcomes Overview
Union College graduates earn $88,604 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.29. The monthly loan payment of $269 represents about 3.6% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With an 85.91% loan repayment rate and 95.1% employment rate, graduates handle their financial obligations successfully. Union's strong engineering and liberal arts programs feed into consulting, finance, and technology sectors where starting salaries often exceed $60,000. The college's alumni network in the Northeast opens doors at established firms. Given the solid earnings potential and reasonable debt burden, Union delivers a strong return on investment for students willing to pay private college prices.