Ashland University

What are the graduation rates for students at Ashland University?

Ashland University's reported four-year graduation rate is 49%, and its six-year rate is 60%. These measures follow defined groups of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe the completion chances of every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 77%, meaning that roughly three-quarters of the measured entering group returned the following fall. Retention and graduation measure different stages of enrollment. Students comparing universities should look at both, while recognizing that a six-year rate includes students who needed more than four years to finish and excludes many students who entered through other routes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Ashland University?

College Scorecard program-level figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion for graduates represented in its federally aided student data. They are historical outcomes for particular fields and credential groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual Ashland student.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $56,942 for registered nursing, $46,794 for business administration and $36,795 for marketing. Figures for fields with different career paths or further-study patterns are not directly comparable. The timing is especially important for graduates who enter professional school, pursue another credential or begin in part-time work.

Applicants comparing programs should consider the specific credential attached to a Scorecard figure, the kinds of jobs graduates seek and the cost of finishing the degree. Earnings alone do not show employment rates, hours worked, debt burden or whether graduates found work related to their studies.