University of Louisville

Louisville, KY louisville.edu 14,187 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$45,680

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

52/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$12,828

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Louisville's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 29% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

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 University of Louisville

34 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
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	83	$72,710/yr	Very High	19.3x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	80	$69,027/yr	High	13.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	76	$52,167/yr	Very High	13.4x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	74	$51,923/yr	Very High	12.7x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	70	$68,351/yr	Very High	12.3x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	70	$67,159/yr	Very High	17.4x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	69	$56,188/yr	High	10.1x
Business Economics 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	57	$38,728/yr	Moderate	10.4x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	55	$41,672/yr	High	8.6x
Dental Services Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 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 Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	44	$31,777/yr	Very High	9.8x
Health & Physical Education 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 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 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	29	$28,994/yr	Very High	8.0x
Fine Arts 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 Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools →	24	$29,990/yr	Very High	4.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	18	$22,239/yr	Low	7.4x