Linfield University

What are the graduation rates for students at Linfield University?

Linfield's reported six-year graduation rate is 70% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 55%. These figures describe earlier entering cohorts; they are not forecasts for current applicants.

The four-year figure is especially useful when estimating costs: finishing later can mean additional tuition and living expenses, even if a student ultimately graduates. Linfield's reported first-year retention rate is 80%, a different measure that tracks whether students return rather than whether they complete a degree. Standard first-time-cohort graduation rates do not describe the full range of transfer, part-time or returning adult students.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Linfield University?

College Scorecard program figures report earnings one year after completion for qualifying former students in specific fields. They are early-career observations for the measured population, not starting-salary offers or predictions for everyone who earns the degree.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $83,056 for registered nursing and $57,453 for accounting. The corresponding figure is $42,143 for business administration and $31,242 for psychology. Differences can reflect occupation, further study, location and which former students are included in the federal data - not just the value of instruction.

These field-level figures are more informative than treating a single university-wide salary as typical. They still omit important context, including an individual's debt, later earnings growth, work hours and career preferences. Applicants comparing programs should read them alongside program costs, licensing requirements and the kinds of jobs each degree commonly supports.