Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.3%
- Retention Rate
- 77.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $53,770
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,606
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $261/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Certificate | $70,456 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,153 | $77,330 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,020 | $25,010 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $57,556 | $23,700 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Certificate | $55,512 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $54,948 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $45,221 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Certificate | $41,342 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Certificate | $33,987 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Certificate | $32,029 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $29,685 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Certificate | $20,140 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $17,717 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Evansville graduates earn a median salary of $53,770 within 10 years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 46% with typical debt loads of $24,606. Monthly loan payments of $261 consume about 5.8% of median income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in engineering, business, and healthcare fields where UE has built solid regional connections. Purple Aces alumni benefit from the tight-knit network that small private schools provide, though earnings lag behind top-tier engineering programs. With reasonable debt levels and reliable job prospects in the Midwest, this represents an average return on investment for students seeking personalized attention and Division I campus life.