Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private, nonprofit · 1,063 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 14 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,819 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,094 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,224 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,032 |
| $110k and up | $27,019 |
| All families (average) | $22,094 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,061 | +$2,711 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 11.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $49,687 | +$15,337 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,143 | -$1,207 | falls short | $34,741 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,546 | +$15,196 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $90,661 | +$56,311 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $47,641 | +$13,291 | clears the bar | $31,062 | 2.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,103 | +$14,753 | clears the bar | $34,500 | 2.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.