University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,440 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,106 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,318 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,480 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,660 |
| $110k and up | $25,908 |
| All families (average) | $23,386 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $80,776 | +$43,646 | clears the bar | $13,362 | 0.3 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $86,081 | +$48,951 | clears the bar | $25,375 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,918 | +$25,788 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $52,578 | +$15,448 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $135,262 | +$98,132 | clears the bar | $102,750 | 1 yr |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $66,039 | +$28,909 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $31,779 | -$5,351 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,721 | +$8,591 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,710 | +$36,580 | clears the bar | $27,617 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,082 | +$25,952 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,648 | +$27,518 | clears the bar | $26,898 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,296 | +$5,166 | clears the bar | $22,862 | 4.4 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $63,655 | +$26,525 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $53,011 | +$15,881 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,514 | +$16,384 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.