Is Valparaiso University worth it?
Valparaiso University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Valparaiso, Indiana (small suburb). It awarded 914 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in information technology, registered nursing and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,991
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,228
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,191
Average net price
$18,578
Completion rate
70%
Completions (2024)
914
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,083
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,747 | $81,278 | 203 |
| Law | First professional | $49,893 | $74,338 | 80 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $68,265 | $90,583 | 74 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,123 | $53,495 | 60 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,164 | $50,325 | 41 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,742 | $66,773 | 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $46,750 | $54,933 | 38 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $57,766 | $71,848 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,100 | $78,163 | 36 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $59,863 | $94,111 | 35 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,662 | $87,944 | 35 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $75,484 | $96,079 | 34 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,549 | $80,173 | 32 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,399 | $73,880 | 32 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,672 | $61,072 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | Master's | 137 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 27 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Post-bacc certificate | 25 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 23 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 1,287 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 16% | 881 |
| Educational Services | 12% | 673 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 409 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 316 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 263 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 252 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 209 |
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Sources: federal figures for Valparaiso University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Indiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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