Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.3%
- Retention Rate
- 74.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,231
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,470
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 62.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $93,076 | $54,990 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $68,219 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $64,493 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,688 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,995 | $18,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | $57,318 | $73,745 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $50,231 | $29,494 |
| Biology, General. | Master | $48,849 | $27,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $48,198 | $52,374 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $46,738 | $33,881 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $45,665 | $19,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $43,000 | $27,138 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $42,979 | $42,776 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,433 |
Outcomes Overview
UNC graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads, carrying a median of $20,470 compared to the national average of around $37,000. Monthly loan payments of $217 represent roughly 5% of typical graduate earnings of $52,231 after ten years. The school's strong teacher education programs feed graduates into Colorado's public schools, where starting salaries align well with debt levels. Employment rates hit 95.8%, reflecting steady demand for educators and other program graduates. Many Bears stay in Colorado, where 86.6% of students originate, keeping living costs reasonable. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.39 falls well below problematic levels. This represents a strong return on investment for most graduates.