Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 94.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 94.4%
- Retention Rate
- 95.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $86,182
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $112,270 | $81,700 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $99,517 | $15,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $91,744 | $19,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $85,538 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $80,755 | $92,540 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $78,896 | $17,500 |
| Systems Engineering. | Bachelor | $78,343 | $23,139 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $67,995 | $12,503 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $64,990 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $64,379 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $63,997 | $122,227 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,516 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $58,334 | $99,009 |
| Architecture. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $52,107 | $48,630 |
Outcomes Overview
WashU graduates earn a median salary of $86,182 ten years after graduation, creating a strong debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.20. Monthly loan payments of $186 represent only 2.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's extensive alumni network in finance, consulting, and medicine helps explain why 93.9% of graduates find employment. Many pursue lucrative careers on Wall Street or attend top medical schools, leveraging the school's top reputation. With 87.88% of borrowers successfully repaying their loans and relatively low debt loads of $17,500, the financial outcomes justify the premium price tag. This represents a strong return on investment for most graduates.