Benedictine University

What are the graduation rates for students at Benedictine University?

Benedictine University's reported six-year graduation rate is 50% for the measured entering cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Its reported four-year rate is 39%. These measures ask whether students in a defined starting cohort completed within each time period; they do not describe the graduation prospects of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 66%, meaning roughly two-thirds of students in the measured cohort returned the following fall. Retention and graduation rates describe different outcomes, so they should not be added together. Applicants comparing universities should look for outcomes relevant to their own path, especially if they expect to transfer credits, study part time, or enter a program with tightly sequenced requirements.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Benedictine University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures report earnings for eligible former students roughly one year after completing a credential. These are program-level medians for a defined, reportable population, not starting-salary offers or predictions of what an individual Benedictine student will earn.

Among the reported fields, the one-year median is $72,536 for registered nursing and $50,256 for accounting. Business administration is reported at $43,279, while biology is reported at $26,167. Differences can reflect occupation, further study, geography, hours worked, and which graduates have reportable earnings - not just the educational value of a major.

One-year figures are especially limited for fields whose graduates commonly pursue additional credentials. They should be considered alongside program costs, likely borrowing, licensing requirements, and longer-term career interests. Benedictine's career support and these federal earnings measurements are separate things: access to advising or employer events is not a verified job outcome.