Is Spalding University worth it?
Spalding University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Louisville, Kentucky (large city). It awarded 558 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in curriculum and instruction, clinical psychology and occupational therapy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$49,340
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,136
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,438
Average net price
$25,491
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
558
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
583
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $59,918 | $66,668 | 127 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $65,552 | $77,983 | 114 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $98,154 | $117,551 | 52 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $70,760 | $101,833 | 41 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $47,596 | $63,325 | 37 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $14,940 | $36,416 | 35 |
| Social Work | Master's | $48,073 | $59,014 | 34 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $60,917 | $61,096 | 30 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $27,409 | $50,326 | 23 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $56,331 | $61,178 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $40,262 | $41,460 | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,822 | $59,761 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 57 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Post-bacc certificate | 48 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 41 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 36 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral professional practice | 35 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 28 |
| Social Work | Master's | 24 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Spalding University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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