Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 40.0%
- Retention Rate
- 82.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,249
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $30,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $323/mo
Outcomes Overview
WAU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt load of $30,500, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 against their $64,249 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $323 consume about 6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong ties to Adventist Health System and other faith-based healthcare organizations help explain the robust 94% employment rate. Many graduates pursue careers in nursing, healthcare administration, and other health sciences fields where Adventist institutions actively recruit. Despite the modest 40% six-year graduation rate, those who complete their degrees achieve solid financial outcomes. This represents an average return on investment for students committed to health-focused careers.