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The University of Louisville's urban campus provides access to the city's resources and opportunities. Known as a preeminent metropolitan research university, Louisville is particularly strong in medical research and boasts a pioneering history in medical advancements. Cardinal athletics are a major part of the student experience, with a strong presence in basketball, football, and baseball.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$45,680/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,828/yr

Out-of-state: $29,174/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 29% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,768	$55,072	8.3x
$30K – $48K	$14,494	$57,976	7.9x
$48K – $75K	$16,510	$66,040	6.9x
$75K – $110K	$22,938	$91,752	5.0x
$110K+	$25,116	$100,464	4.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,828	$51,312	8.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Louisville

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	83	$72,710/yr	Very High	19.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	80	$69,027/yr	High	13.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$52,167/yr	Very High	13.4x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	74	$51,923/yr	Very High	12.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$77,732/yr	Very High	18.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$71,169/yr	Very High	16.6x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$70,675/yr	High	18.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	71	$66,064/yr	High	16.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	70	$68,351/yr	Very High	12.3x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$67,159/yr	Very High	17.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	69	$56,188/yr	High	10.1x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	66	$48,050/yr	Very High	15.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$47,704/yr	Very High	12.7x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	58	$74,163/yr	High	13.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	57	$38,728/yr	Moderate	10.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	55	$41,672/yr	High	8.6x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	53	$57,464/yr	Moderate	8.9x
Chemistry Compare across schools	48	$41,842/yr	High	7.2x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	47	$37,844/yr	High	10.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	44	$31,777/yr	Very High	9.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$33,241/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	41	$38,219/yr	High	9.1x
Social Work Compare across schools	37	$35,257/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	37	$27,123/yr	High	10.5x
Public Health Compare across schools	36	$31,824/yr	High	5.2x
Sociology Compare across schools	35	$32,818/yr	High	7.8x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	35	$30,416/yr	High	8.3x
History Compare across schools	34	$22,047/yr	High	8.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	32	$29,966/yr	High	7.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	29	$28,994/yr	Very High	8.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	29	$28,485/yr	Moderate	6.2x
Music Compare across schools	26	$20,125/yr	High	7.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	24	$29,990/yr	Very High	4.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	18	$22,239/yr	Low	7.4x

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