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Rivier University reports an overall graduation rate of 59%, positioning it slightly above the national median with a percentile ranking near the 54th mark. When broken down by gender, male students graduate at a rate of 53%, while female students have a somewhat higher completion rate of 60%. Both rates reflect average performance compared to similar institutions, with men just surpassing the midpoint of the distribution and women closer to the lower half.
The university's four-year graduation statistic stands at 49%, indicating that nearly half of the students complete their degrees within the traditional time frame, placing Rivier in the top 40% of peers for on-time degree completion. Extending the window, six-year graduation rates climb to 58%, which is also considered average and aligns with the top 50% percentile nationally.
Retention, a key indicator of student persistence, is reported at 76%. This suggests that a solid majority of first-year students continue their studies into the second year at rates comparable to national averages, reflecting middle-tier stability in student retention.
While specific graduation rates by academic major are not provided, the distribution of degrees awarded shows strong enrollment in health professions at the bachelor's and master's levels, along with robust master's enrollment in computer and information sciences. These fields generally tend to influence institutional graduation statistics, though exact impact details remain unavailable.
Graduates from Rivier University who have completed degrees in nursing-related fields tend to earn the highest salaries, with those holding degrees in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing reporting median earnings of $66,515. This represents a strong financial outlook in the health sciences sector at this institution.
Other degrees in health and public health disciplines also offer respectable earning potential. For instance, graduates with a degree in Public Health have median earnings around $35,094, indicating solid opportunities within this field.
In addition to health-related areas, business graduates from Rivier University see a moderate earning potential. Graduates with a degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations report median earnings close to $38,049, reflecting the value of business skills in the job market.
Teacher Education and Professional Development degrees also provide a defined earning baseline. Those specializing in specific levels and methods report median earnings of $31,311, which is comparable to graduates holding degrees in Biology, General, with earnings near $31,210.
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