Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.8%
- Retention Rate
- 87.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,652
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/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 | $88,506 | $50,865 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $82,440 | $35,011 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $80,779 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $79,450 | |
| International Business. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $73,697 | $76,753 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $67,101 | $57,799 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $66,821 | $22,451 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $26,423 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $62,088 | $33,235 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,012 | $30,561 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $59,969 | |
| Marketing. | Master | $57,437 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $54,331 | $41,972 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Scranton graduates earn a median salary of $74,652 ten years after graduation, which puts their median debt of $27,000 at a manageable 36% of their annual income. The monthly loan payment of $286 represents about 4.6% of their gross monthly earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong Jesuit network and solid business and healthcare programs help explain the impressive 96.1% employment rate. Many graduates land jobs in finance, healthcare administration, and nonprofit work, fields where Scranton's values-based education resonates with employers. With a loan repayment rate of 78.99% and relatively low debt compared to earnings, this represents a strong return on investment for most students.