Value of a 61´«Ã½Degree
- Earning potential: 61´«Ã½alums outperform the national average in terms of the earnings gap between college and high school graduates
- Higher graduate income: Six years after graduation, 61´«Ã½alums’ median income is 44 percent higher than the national average
- Fewer federal student loans: 61´«Ã½students are 28 percent less reliant on federal student loans than the national average
- Less debt: Average debt at graduation is roughly $8,000 lower than the national average
- Greater return on investment: 61´«Ã½students can expect a greater return on their education compared to similar students nationally
*Data sources: US Department of Education, Integrate Postsecondary Education Data System, and WASC Senior College and University Commission