Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 27.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 28.6%
- Retention Rate
- 76.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,681
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,800
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 39.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $178/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $45,529 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,132 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $19,533 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $31,839 | $12,970 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $16,037 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $24,421 |
Outcomes Overview
University of the Virgin Islands graduates face financial challenges that reflect the territory's limited economy. The median debt of $16,800 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 when compared to the $38,681 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $178 consume about 5.5% of graduates' income, which is manageable by national standards. However, only 39.76% of borrowers successfully repay their loans. The 86.1% employment rate shows graduates find work, often in tourism, government, and education sectors that dominate the Virgin Islands economy. Many graduates remain in the territory where 93.48% of students originated. Given the low debt load but limited earning potential in the local market, this represents an average return on investment.