Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 50.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 52.6%
- Retention Rate
- 76.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,379
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,929
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $264/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. | Doctoral | $115,711 | $71,336 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Certificate | $109,763 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $102,706 | $97,225 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $96,954 | $51,673 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,214 | $77,490 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $70,232 | $62,988 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $22,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,240 | $24,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $65,821 | $80,320 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,990 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $63,005 | $25,750 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $20,116 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $60,839 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $26,366 |
Outcomes Overview
USA graduates earn a median of $49,379 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 51% with typical debt loads of $24,929. Monthly loan payments of $264 consume about 6.4% of gross income for the median earner. The health sciences focus pays dividends as graduates enter nursing, allied health, and medical fields where job security runs high. The 95.9% employment rate reflects strong regional demand for healthcare professionals along the Gulf Coast. Nearly half of graduates carry federal loans, but the loan repayment rate of 46.96% suggests some struggle with payments. Given the modest debt levels and solid healthcare job prospects, this represents an average return on investment.