College of the Atlantic Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

70% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

71% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for College of the Atlantic
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	58% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	69% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	71% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from College of the Atlantic. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. College of the Atlantic is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$28,200 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending College of the Atlantic
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$23,100 per year
after 7 years	$23,400 per year
after 8 years	$26,600 per year
after 9 years	$29,500 per year
after 10 years	$28,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former College of the Atlantic students who are working and no longer in school is $28,200, which is 18% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$19,750

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

61%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$204 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

75% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your College of the Atlantic student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160959.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026