Wilkes University

What are the graduation rates for students at Wilkes University?

Wilkes University's reported four-year graduation rate is 54%, while its six-year rate is 63%. These measures follow a defined entering group of first-time, full-time students; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students complete after four years but within six. The reported first-year retention rate is 72%, measuring a different outcome: whether students return for the following fall, not whether they eventually graduate. Graduation statistics are useful for comparing broad patterns, but a student's likely timeline also depends on program sequencing, transferred credits, course availability, enrollment intensity, and personal circumstances. Applicants to professional or accelerated pathways should seek the completion information for their specific program where available.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wilkes University?

College Scorecard program figures report median earnings measured one year after completion for federally aided graduates in programs with reportable results. They describe past groups, not a salary an individual Wilkes University student can expect.

In the figures reported as of October 2026, the one-year median was $64,105 for registered nursing and $61,200 for mechanical engineering. Other examples include $46,218 for accounting and $36,785 for business administration. These are program-level figures, not a university-wide graduate salary. Differences can reflect occupation, location, further study, hours worked, and the mix of graduates in each reported group. Some programs do not have a reportable figure, so the available examples should not be treated as a complete ranking of Wilkes majors.