Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Valparaiso University's 350-acre campus provides a traditional Midwestern college setting. As an independent Lutheran university, its Christian heritage shapes the campus atmosphere. A distinctive feature is the presence of one of the largest chapels among U.S. universities.

Programs Analyzed
23
Avg Grad Earnings
$48,524/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
46/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$46,588/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 53% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $14,476 $57,904 8.4x
$30K – $48K $15,334 $61,336 7.9x
$48K – $75K $20,556 $82,224 5.9x
$75K – $110K $23,539 $94,156 5.2x
$110K+ $26,871 $107,484 4.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $46,588 $186,352 2.6x

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 Valparaiso University

23 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
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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71 $73,747/yr High 3.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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68 $55,399/yr Very High 3.5x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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62 $67,129/yr Very High 2.6x
Computer Engineering
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60 $75,484/yr Very High 3.1x
Electrical
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59 $73,662/yr Very High 3.7x
Civil Engineering
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58 $69,549/yr High 3.3x
Mechanical Engineering
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58 $68,265/yr Very High 3.5x
Computer Science
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58 $59,863/yr Very High 2.2x
Accounting and Related Services
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58 $57,766/yr Very High 2.1x
Teacher Education
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53 $46,750/yr High 1.5x
Business Administration
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53 $44,100/yr High 2.5x
Marketing
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49 $44,742/yr Very High 2.6x
Teacher Education
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47 $45,123/yr High 1.6x
Chemistry
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44 $37,526/yr High 2.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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41 $44,937/yr Moderate 2.1x
Political Science and Government
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37 $32,893/yr Very High 2.5x
Criminology
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33 $30,653/yr High 2.3x
Communication and Media Studies
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29 $35,164/yr High 2.1x
Biology, General
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26 $30,672/yr High 2.1x
Psychology, General
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25 $31,057/yr High 1.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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24 $35,931/yr Low 0.9x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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23 $31,752/yr Very High 1.7x
English Language and Literature, General
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16 $23,909/yr Very High 1.7x
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