Is University of Dubuque worth it?
University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Dubuque, Iowa (small city). It awarded 431 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration, management and operations; airline pilot and flight crew; and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,098
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,598
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,190
Average net price
$23,386
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
431
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,440
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $70,580 | $80,776 | 114 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $50,268 | $62,918 | 85 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $120,504 | $135,262 | 43 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $46,307 | $52,578 | 37 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,628 | $73,710 | 29 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,359 | $63,082 | 29 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,207 | $53,011 | 29 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $48,657 | $64,648 | 28 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $37,362 | $86,081 | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $37,528 | $45,721 | 22 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $51,725 | $66,039 | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,602 | $42,296 | 18 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,779 | N/A | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $48,537 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 57 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 23 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 993 |
| Educational Services | 15% | 924 |
| Finance and Insurance | 10% | 619 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 564 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 539 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 358 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 6% | 334 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 277 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Dubuque. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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