University of the Southwest

What are the graduation rates for students at University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest's reported six-year graduation rate is 17% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 13%. These measures track a defined entering cohort rather than every student who attends the university.

The six-year figure is well below the roughly 51% national institutional average in the comparison data. The university also reports a 55% student retention rate, an indicator of whether students return for a subsequent year. Neither measure explains why individual students leave or how transfer, part-time, or returning adult students fare. Applicants should ask their intended program about course availability and academic planning because the standard first-time, full-time graduation measure may not reflect their own path.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of the Southwest?

Field-of-study earnings figures offer a limited view of outcomes for certain University of the Southwest completers. College Scorecard figures for earnings measured one year after completion include approximately $31,861 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods and $31,409 for criminal justice and corrections.

These are field-level observations for students included in the federal measure, not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual graduate. Employment, further study, location, occupation, and the particular credential earned can all affect what the numbers mean. Students comparing programs should use them alongside completion rates, program costs, licensure requirements, and information about jobs in the region where they intend to work.