Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 91.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 92.4%
- Retention Rate
- 95.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $100,423
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,874
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 89.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $274/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. | Master | $165,766 | $69,358 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $109,095 | $40,193 |
| Taxation. | Master | $100,740 | $43,076 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $90,856 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $88,198 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $80,218 | $36,369 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $73,949 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $73,579 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $73,052 | $23,250 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,214 | $26,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $71,947 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,575 | $25,995 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor | $71,351 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Villanova graduates earn a median of $100,423 ten years after graduation, putting them in strong financial position. With median debt of $25,874, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a manageable 26%. Monthly loan payments of $274 represent roughly 4% of typical graduate income. The school's 96% employment rate reflects strong alumni networks in finance, consulting, and corporate America. Villanova's Catholic values emphasis and rigorous business programs open doors at major firms in Philadelphia and New York. The 90% loan repayment rate indicates graduates can comfortably manage their debt obligations. This represents a strong return on investment for a strong Catholic university.