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Harding University demonstrates strong graduation performance, with an overall completion rate of 71%, placing it within the top quarter nationally. This rate reflects students who graduate within six years. The retention rate is comparatively high at 87%, indicating that a large majority of students continue their studies beyond their first year, ranking Harding University in the top 20% among peer institutions.
Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 65%, positioning this group within the top 30%, whereas female students exhibit a higher success rate of 75%, also placing them in the top 25% nationally. The university also maintains a robust four-year graduation rate of 55%, which ranks within the top 30%, underscoring a solid proportion of students completing their degrees within the traditional timeframe.
Graduates of Harding University have varied earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Some of the highest reported median earnings come from degrees in technology and engineering-related disciplines. For instance, Computer Science graduates earn a median salary of approximately $72,335, while those who studied Computer and Information Sciences generally earn around $53,156. Mechanical Engineering graduates also see strong returns, earning about $56,533 on average.
In health-related fields, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing graduates at Harding University typically make around $57,642, reflecting solid compensation in these essential professions.
Business-related programs also offer competitive earnings. Accounting and Related Services graduates have median earnings of about $56,219, and Finance and Financial Management Services graduates earn approximately $50,124. Marketing majors earn in the vicinity of $40,928, and Business Administration, Management, and Operations graduates report median earnings close to $38,116.
Other professional and social science degrees yield more modest earnings. Graduates with degrees in Criminal Justice and Corrections earn around $38,120, while those in Teacher Education and Professional Development in specific subject areas make close to $36,408. Journalism graduates earn a median income near $33,893, and graduates in Psychology typically bring in about $28,811.
Degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities report median earnings around $25,870, while those studying Communication Disorders Sciences and Services tend to earn about $25,296.
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All undergraduatesBACHELOR’S Degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
Engineering
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
English Language and Literature/Letters
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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MASTER’S Degree
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Education