Alma College

What are the graduation rates for students at Alma College?

Alma College's reported four-year graduation rate is 57%; its six-year rate is 63%. These measures follow a defined group of first-time, full-time students entering a bachelor's-degree program, rather than everyone who attends the college.

The six-year figure allows more time for students who change majors, take lighter course loads, or encounter other delays. It does not count a student who transfers elsewhere and completes a degree there as an Alma graduate. Alma's reported student retention rate is 85%, a separate measure of students continuing from one year to the next. Prospective students weighing time and cost should examine the course sequence for their intended major, especially if they plan to transfer credits or study abroad.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Alma College?

College Scorecard program-level figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion. Among Alma College fields with reported figures, nursing has a one-year earnings figure of $58,918, while accounting is reported at $51,158.

Other reported examples include business administration at $37,983 and psychology at $28,027. These are historical outcomes for the graduates included in each federal measure, not starting-salary offers or predictions for a particular student. Employment status, further education, location, experience, and the number of graduates represented can all affect interpretation. A one-year figure is especially incomplete for fields in which graduates commonly pursue additional training.

For career planning, Alma reports access to individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking. Availability of those services should not be confused with a guaranteed job or earnings level.