Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 55.5%
- Retention Rate
- 73.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,277
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 58.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $239/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $86,696 | |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master | $79,912 | $37,746 |
| Homeland Security. | Master | $76,998 | $36,359 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $69,457 | $18,750 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $60,058 | $55,294 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $57,318 | $36,917 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $51,482 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $46,087 | |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor | $43,240 | $25,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $40,485 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $39,467 | $24,345 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $34,704 | $21,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $32,210 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor | $30,984 | $23,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Utica graduates earn a median of $63,277 ten years after leaving campus. With typical debt of $22,500, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments of $239 consume about 4.5% of gross income, a manageable burden. The university's strong programs in health sciences and cybersecurity feed into growing fields with solid earning potential. Criminal justice graduates often enter law enforcement or corrections, while health science majors pursue nursing, physical therapy, and allied health careers. An employment rate of 97.6% demonstrates strong job market outcomes. The combination of moderate debt, decent earnings, and excellent employment prospects delivers a strong return on investment.