Caldwell University

What are the graduation rates for students at Caldwell University?

Caldwell University's reported six-year graduation rate is 57% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a degree. Its reported four-year rate is 44%. These measures follow an entering cohort over different periods; they are not graduation probabilities calculated for every current student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 77%, meaning roughly three-quarters of the measured first-time cohort returned the following fall. Retention and graduation answer different questions: a student can return for a second year without eventually completing a degree, and a transfer student's path may not be represented in the first-time cohort graduation rate. Prospective students comparing institutions should use the same cohort definition and time period, particularly if they expect to transfer credits, study part time, or enter a program with a fixed clinical sequence.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Caldwell University?

Available College Scorecard figures describe median earnings for certain Caldwell University fields about one year after completion, not a salary promised to future graduates. The Scorecard's earnings measures concern federally aided students in the relevant completion cohorts whose earnings can be measured; they do not capture every graduate or every form of compensation.

• Registered nursing: $73,976.
• Business administration and management: $39,585.
• Criminal justice and corrections: $34,098.
• Biology: $34,077.
• Psychology: $28,939.
• Communication and media studies: $24,633.

These are field-level figures, not controlled comparisons of otherwise similar students. Occupation, location, hours worked, further education, and the timing of professional licensure can all affect early earnings. A one-year figure is particularly limited for fields in which graduates commonly pursue additional credentials. Students weighing costs against potential income should compare the appropriate degree level and cohort, not treat the highest listed field as a university-wide outcome.