

In the reported IPEDS outcomes, 31% of first-time, full-time students completed a bachelor's degree within four years, while 45% completed within six years. The reported first-year retention rate was 69%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured entering group returned the following fall.
These cohort measures are not a forecast for an individual applicant. They primarily describe students who entered as first-time, full-time degree seekers; transfer students, many part-time students, and students who change institutions may not be represented in the same way. The difference between the four- and six-year figures is consequential for budgeting: an additional term or year can change both tuition spending and the time before a student enters full-time work. Applicants with a specific major should compare its course sequence with the number of credits they expect to take each term.
College Scorecard program-level figures report median earnings one year after credential completion for federally aided completers with earnings records in the measured group. They are observations about past students, not starting-salary offers or earnings guarantees.
Reported examples include $57,677 for registered nursing and related nursing studies, $54,732 for allied health diagnostic and treatment professions, and $42,205 for general business or commerce. The corresponding figure for psychology was $30,767. These fields can lead to different jobs and further education, so the figures should not be treated as a controlled comparison of teaching quality. They also do not show what every graduate earns, account fully for differences in work hours or location, or describe longer-term earnings. A student considering a licensed field should additionally examine licensure requirements and program-specific outcomes.
Degrees
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$54,732Business/Commerce, General
$42,205Communication and Media Studies
$41,539Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30,700Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$29,257History
$31,562Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29,690Psychology, General
$30,767Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$29,803Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$57,677Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$36,369BACHELOR’S Degree
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education
Psychology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
MASTER’S Degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
English Language and Literature/Letters
Education
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
History
Data last updated on November 5, 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.