
Andrew College's reported overall graduation rate was 33% in 2024-25 institutional data, while its reported first-year retention rate was 40%. These measures answer different questions: graduation tracks completion by a defined entering cohort, whereas retention tracks whether students return to the same institution the next fall.
Graduation-rate comparisons require attention to the credential and reporting window. Federal completion measures generally follow first-time, full-time entrants and may not describe transfer students or part-time adults well. A student who leaves an associate college and completes a degree elsewhere may not count as an Andrew graduate in its institutional rate. Conversely, the figures do not explain why individual students left or stayed. Applicants can ask for outcomes specific to their intended degree and for information on transfer, course availability, and academic advising.
An Andrew College credential does not imply a particular starting salary. Earnings depend heavily on the field studied, whether a student transfers for a further degree, the occupation entered, location, and work experience.
To compare employment outcomes responsibly, students should look for a figure's definition before using it: whether it is a median or average, when earnings were measured, and whether the population includes all former students or only those with federal financial aid and recorded earnings. A one-year earnings measure, for example, may capture a graduate's first job but say little about longer-term advancement. For an associate student planning to transfer, the eventual bachelor's program and occupation may be more informative than a college-wide salary claim.
BACHELOR’S Degree
Education
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.