Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.7%
- Retention Rate
- 72.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,764
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,473 | $87,211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $65,089 | $35,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,532 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,543 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $50,141 | $24,837 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $43,240 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $40,281 | $27,257 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master | $38,829 | $48,591 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $34,633 | |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Bachelor | $33,138 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $32,569 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $29,608 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $28,816 | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $28,697 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Walsh graduates earn a median of $59,764 ten years out, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 45% with typical borrowing of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong healthcare programs feed graduates into nursing, physical therapy, and medical fields where job security runs high. Alumni also enter business, education, and social services careers common in Ohio's economy. With a 97.7% employment rate and relatively modest debt loads compared to similar private Catholic institutions, Walsh delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.