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Livingstone College

701 West Monroe Street, Salisbury, NC 28144-5298, USA

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US ranking
position: 790
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 74.00%
Median alumni salary: $24,905
Avg. SAT and ACT: 899 SAT, 14 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Easy

What are the graduation rates for students at Livingstone College?

Livingstone College exhibits overall graduation rates that fall into the very low category compared to national benchmarks. The general graduation rate is 27%, placing the college in the bottom 10% nationwide. This trend persists across gender lines, with men graduating at a rate of 20% and women at a slightly higher 34%, both rates remaining within the bottom decile. The institution's four-year graduation rate is notably low at 14%, while the six-year graduation rate is even lower at 24%, situated in the bottom 5% tier.

Despite these low graduation outcomes, the college's student retention rate after the first year is relatively stronger, rated as average with a value of 78%. This suggests that while students tend to persist beyond their initial year at an average level, a significant proportion do not complete their degree programs within typical timeframes.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Livingstone College?

Graduates of Livingstone College with a degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations have reported earnings around $22,204, indicating a measurable return on investment in this field. This figure provides prospective students with an indication of the earning potential they might expect in business-related careers.

Livingstone College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 27%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 14%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 24%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Livingstone College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Livingstone College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

2810

Education

314

English Language and Literature/Letters

101

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

415

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

628

Mathematics and Statistics

112

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

41721

Philosophy and Religious Studies

033

Psychology

9110

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

11314

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

606

Social Sciences

224

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

111223

History

202

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