Dillard University
New Orleans, Louisiana. 1,063 undergraduates. Admits 42% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($27,000) equals 62% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($43,728). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 78% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $33,287 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $43,728 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
21 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 11 | — | $79,924 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | $34,470 | $53,149 | — |
| Psychology, General | 14 | — | $50,076 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | $47,941 | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | $44,830 | — |
| Biology, General | 18 | $31,407 | $38,844 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | — | $28,716 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 5 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 11 | — | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 2 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 13 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 3 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
Similar colleges in Louisiana
Quick answers
- How much does Dillard University cost per year?
- The average net price at Dillard University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $26,363 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Dillard University graduates earn?
- Former Dillard University students earn a median of $43,728 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Dillard University?
- 51% of Dillard University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Dillard University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Dillard University is $27,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
