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Eastern University

#279 in US ranking Saint Davids, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$55,960
Tuition & fees
$40,116
Avg. aid
$20,041
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$46,732
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Eastern University?

Eastern University's reported six-year graduation rate is 60% for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 50%. These measures follow an entering cohort over different periods; they do not describe the completion experience of every transfer, part-time, online, or graduate student.

A separately reported overall graduation measure is 54%, while first-year retention is 65%. Retention measures whether students return after their first year, not whether they ultimately graduate. For a prospective student, the gap between four- and six-year completion illustrates why a degree plan should include a realistic course sequence and an estimate of what additional terms could cost. The figures alone do not establish why any student left or took longer to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Eastern University?

Field-of-study earnings figures for Eastern University vary considerably and describe reported outcomes one year after completion, not a salary promised to an incoming student. College Scorecard figures dated October 2026 report $69,766 for nursing and $44,783 for business administration, for example.

Other reported one-year figures include $41,538 for marketing, $36,765 for criminology, $32,258 for social work, and $27,901 for psychology. These figures should not be treated as a ranking of program quality. Occupation, location, additional education, hours worked, and the mix of graduates included can all affect earnings; figures may also be withheld for small groups.

For career planning, Eastern reports individual career counseling for undergraduates, along with résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest resources, a job bank, and job fairs. Those are services students may use, not verified placement outcomes. Applicants comparing programs should consider the occupation they hope to enter, whether it requires graduate study or licensure, and the cost of reaching that goal.

Eastern University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
54%
4-year graduation
50%
6-year graduation
60%

Eastern University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
65%
First-year retention, part-time students
38%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Eastern University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$46,732
4 years after graduation
$54,681
5 years after graduation
$53,122
7 years after graduation
$59,603
10 years after starting college
$54,281

Alumni Salary for Eastern University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$44,783

Communication and Media Studies

$33,478

Criminology

$36,765

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

$24,881

Marketing

$41,538

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

$29,279

Psychology, General

$27,901

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$69,766

Social Work

$32,258

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$32,810

Eastern University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

391150

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

202949

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

35237

Education

25328

Psychology

19625

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

12113

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

7613

Theology and Religious Vocations

7613

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

8311

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

8311

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

290393683

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

223227450

Education

18932221

Theology and Religious Vocations

282755

Psychology

39847

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

13215

Social Sciences

639

Health Professions and Related Programs

101

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

516

Health Professions and Related Programs

325

Data last updated on November 2, 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.

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