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John Carroll University

University Heights, OH jcu.edu 2,228 students

John Carroll University's campus is located in University Heights, a residential suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. As a primarily undergraduate institution, the university fosters a liberal arts environment rooted in Jesuit tradition. Students can choose from programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, the Boler College of Business, and the College of Health. This Jesuit institution emphasizes a values-based education.

Programs
16
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,036
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$49,100
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. John Carroll University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 57% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $25,705, roughly 48% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $22,972 $91,888
$30K – $48K $21,419 $85,676
$48K – $75K $22,871 $91,484
$75K – $110K $28,427 $113,708
$110K+ $32,838 $131,352
Sticker price (no aid) $49,100 $196,400
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 John Carroll University

16 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
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
70
$62,145/yr Very High 3.6x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
69
$65,716/yr Very High 3.3x
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →
67
$55,590/yr Very High 3.2x
Economics Compare across schools →
64
$65,098/yr Very High 3.1x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
62
$54,238/yr High 3.0x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$48,890/yr Very High 2.7x
Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →
47
$50,938/yr High 1.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
34
$41,072/yr High 2.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →
32
$36,845/yr High 1.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
32
$30,087/yr High 2.4x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
31
$36,602/yr High 1.6x
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools →
30
$28,507/yr Very High 2.1x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
27
$27,971/yr Moderate 0.4x
Education
Education, General Compare across schools →
22
$37,978/yr High 1.5x
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →
18
$29,095/yr Very High 1.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools →
18
$17,813/yr Very High -0.1x

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