Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.8%
- Retention Rate
- 87.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $49,137
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,624
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $176/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $71,854 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,172 | $18,114 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,454 | $12,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $54,322 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $52,941 | $17,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,895 | $19,582 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $50,773 | $18,000 |
| Mathematics. | Master | $50,105 | $24,958 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $49,918 | $26,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $49,854 | $28,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $46,193 | $34,418 |
| Biology, General. | Master | $43,798 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $49,137 ten years after leaving, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 34% based on typical debt loads of $16,624. Monthly loan payments of $176 consume about 4.3% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 94.4% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education, business, and government sectors throughout the Gulf Coast region. Many alumni find work in Pensacola's growing aerospace and defense industries or enter teaching positions across Florida. The combination of modest debt, solid earnings growth, and high employment rates creates a strong return on investment for most students.