This program compared with the national picture
| Measure | This program | National median, same field and credential |
|---|---|---|
| Median earnings 1 year after completion | $49,138 | $46,100 |
| Median earnings 4 years after completion | $67,099 | $61,630 |
| Median federal loan debt (Stafford and Grad PLUS) | $19,960 | $19,960 Median of programs |
| Estimated monthly payment on median debt (10-year standard) | $227 | |
| Graduates in the most recent year | Data unavailable | 188 across 26 programs |
Earnings cohorts: Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Debt cohort: NSLDS pooled AY2022-23, AY2023-24 cohort. Debt covers federal loans only and excludes private loans and Parent PLUS loans. Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, before taxes.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Comparable programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia-Main Campus VA · Public | $61,384 | $18,790 |
| Rutgers University-Newark NJ · Public | $49,138 | $19,960 |
| University of California-Davis CA · Public | $48,985 | $12,018 |
| National Louis University IL · Private, nonprofit | $42,555 | $18,511 |
| University at Albany NY · Public | $42,181 | $20,846 |
| Troy University AL · Public | $37,758 | Data unavailable |
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