Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana · Private, nonprofit · 2,083 undergraduates
All 33 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Indiana high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 87 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,043 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,055 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,279 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,311 |
| $110k and up | $24,780 |
| All families (average) | $18,578 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,278 | +$44,786 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,583 | +$54,091 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,104 | +$21,612 | clears the bar | $26,885 | 1.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,072 | +$24,580 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $85,511 | +$49,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $115,095 | +$78,603 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,495 | +$17,003 | clears the bar | $26,437 | 1.6 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $80,173 | +$43,681 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,880 | +$37,388 | clears the bar | $26,613 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,773 | +$30,281 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $94,111 | +$57,619 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $47,384 | +$10,892 | clears the bar | $63,264 | 5.8 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,485 | +$18,993 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,325 | +$13,833 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,163 | +$41,671 | clears the bar | $25,350 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 33 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.