University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 7,682 undergraduates
All 50 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 94 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,736 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,595 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,155 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,871 |
| $110k and up | $33,731 |
| All families (average) | $29,533 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,339 | +$52,257 | clears the bar | $23,758 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $95,925 | +$59,843 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,677 | +$44,595 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $87,146 | +$51,064 | clears the bar | $25,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $67,231 | +$31,149 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,775 | +$11,693 | clears the bar | $20,872 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,909 | +$18,827 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,414 | +$31,332 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $76,475 | +$40,393 | clears the bar | $23,562 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $95,595 | +$59,513 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $90,314 | +$54,232 | clears the bar | $26,973 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $84,595 | +$48,513 | clears the bar | $22,698 | 0.5 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,460 | +$47,378 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $82,071 | +$45,989 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,184 | +$61,102 | clears the bar | $22,999 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 50 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.