Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 52.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.8%
- Retention Rate
- 72.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,733
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $131,177 | $219,290 |
| Optometry. | Doctoral | $96,345 | $238,257 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $84,653 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,296 | $185,973 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,576 | $33,190 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,253 | $36,654 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $58,673 | $49,215 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,496 | $24,643 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $56,415 | $34,843 |
| Education, General. | Master | $49,436 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $47,553 | $32,899 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $33,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $46,478 | |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $44,356 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $28,986 |
Outcomes Overview
Incarnate Word graduates earn a median of $56,733 within ten years, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 48% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 6% of median income. The university's strong programs in pharmacy, nursing, and education typically lead to stable healthcare and teaching careers with reliable employment prospects. The 91.2% employment rate reflects solid job placement. However, the loan repayment rate of 46.9% suggests some graduates struggle with payments despite reasonable debt levels. Given the combination of moderate debt, decent earnings potential, and access to growing healthcare fields, this represents an average return on investment.