Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Villanova University graduates demonstrate steady earnings progression from early to mid-career stages. Earnings rise from $84,905 six years after enrollment to $94,574 at eight years and $100,423 at ten years, representing 18.3% growth over the four-year period from year six to year ten.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduates from this institution significantly outperform peers — earnings are 59% higher than similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $25,874 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Median student debt at Villanova University reaches $25,874, compared to a peer median of $24,181, representing $1,693 in additional borrowing above typical levels. Debt ranges from $13,500 at the 25th percentile to $27,628 at the 75th percentile, showing moderate variation in borrowing patterns among graduates.
Villanova University ranks at the 97.5th percentile for return on investment, earning exceptional tier status among the highest we track nationally. Despite earnings falling $1,897 below expectations for similar student demographics, graduates earn a median of $100,423 ten years after enrollment, ranking at the 98.0th percentile and representing exceptional absolute earnings performance.
Approximately 26.1% of graduates continue to graduate or professional study, indicating balanced preparation for both advanced education and immediate...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Banking and Financial Support Services leads program earnings at $110,166 with 276 graduates, ranking #4 nationally and demonstrating exceptional scale and outcomes. Computer Engineering produces the highest earnings at $111,769 though with smaller cohort size of 32 graduates.
Business programs consistently deliver strong results, with Real Estate graduates earning $101,813 and Accounting graduates earning $91,268. Engineering programs produce reliable outcomes, with Mechanical Engineering graduates earning $91,256 and Chemical Engineering graduates earning $91,386.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
Earnings distribution spans from $71,695 at the 25th percentile to $138,720 at the 75th percentile, creating a 1.9:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. This relatively moderate spread indicates consistent outcomes across career paths compared to institutions with more pronounced earnings variation.
