Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $88,174
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 5:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $176,087 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $127,621 | $88,056 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $109,362 | $158,780 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $103,668 | $258,834 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $94,408 | $41,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master | $93,076 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,211 | $76,133 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,705 | $125,356 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $15,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,069 | $15,000 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $63,898 | $118,506 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $62,012 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $57,962 | $180,500 |
| Social Work. | Master | $50,610 | $51,234 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $88,174 ten years after leaving, reflecting the premium salaries in healthcare professions. With median debt of just $15,000, the debt-to-earnings ratio is an strong 17%. Monthly loan payments of $159 represent only 2.2% of typical graduate income. The 84.25% loan repayment rate demonstrates financial stability among alumni. Most graduates enter high-demand medical fields as physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and advanced practice nurses. The 96.6% employment rate reflects the strong job market for healthcare professionals. Alumni like neurosurgeon Ben Carson and NIH Director Francis Collins exemplify the career trajectories possible. This represents a strong return on investment for specialized health sciences education.