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Carroll University

Waukesha, WI carrollu.edu 2,525 students

Carroll University's campus is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a suburban setting offering a mix of green spaces and access to city amenities. Known for its strong focus on health sciences and pre-professional programs, the university fosters a community-oriented atmosphere. A distinctive feature is its commitment to experiential learning, with opportunities for students to engage in research and internships. The university's Presbyterian affiliation also contributes to its values-based environment.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,267
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$37,230
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Carroll University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 61% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,601, roughly 39% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $18,992 $75,968
$30K – $48K $18,701 $74,804
$48K – $75K $22,720 $90,880
$75K – $110K $25,198 $100,792
$110K+ $27,395 $109,580
Sticker price (no aid) $37,230 $148,920
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Carroll University

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
72
$74,323/yr High 4.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
67
$61,110/yr Very High 3.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
56
$41,704/yr High 3.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
55
$50,603/yr High 2.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$45,253/yr High 2.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
46
$43,188/yr High 3.6x
Marketing Compare across schools →
44
$43,841/yr Very High 1.9x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
42
$33,333/yr Moderate 3.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
41
$38,101/yr Moderate 2.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
40
$46,661/yr High 2.1x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
35
$38,417/yr Moderate 2.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$37,079/yr High 2.6x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →
31
$40,825/yr High 2.7x
Zoology Compare across schools →
17
$25,303/yr High 0.7x