Beacon College

What are the graduation rates for students at Beacon College?

Beacon's reported overall graduation rate is 60%. Its reported four-year rate is 45%, while the six-year rate is 58%. The different figures describe completion over different periods and should not be read as contradictory measures of one student's outcome.

Federal graduation-rate measures generally follow defined groups of entering students, often first-time, full-time degree seekers. They do not necessarily represent every transfer student, part-time student or person who starts in a different year. Beacon's reported retention rate is 85%, indicating that most students in the measured group continued into the next year; retention is not the same as graduating.

For an applicant, the distinction between four- and six-year completion matters financially. Additional semesters can add tuition and living expenses, so a proposed course sequence and any transferred credits are relevant to estimating time to degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Beacon College?

Career outcomes should be assessed separately from Beacon's graduation rates. The college reports practical career support, including individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job-search resources, employer recruitment and alumni networking opportunities. An internship is reported as a requirement for students.

These services may help students explore occupations and gain experience, but they do not establish what an individual graduate will earn. When comparing any published earnings figure, check whether it is a median or an average, whether it covers graduates who received federal aid, how long after attendance earnings were measured, and whether the figure is specific to the intended major. Occupation, location, further study and prior work experience also affect pay.