Park University delivers exceptional earnings beyond expectations, ranking in the top 25% nationally for economic uplift performance. The Mobility Engine classification reflects the institution's effectiveness in serving transfer students, first-generation students, and Pell-eligible populations while generating meaningful earnings growth beyond what student demographics would predict.
With well above average outcomes, driven by strong earnings beyond expectations at the 90.4th percentile
With above average performance, supported by net costs well below peer institutions and moderate debt levels
The institution's strong enrollment of transfer students (84.8%), first-generation students (48.0%), and Pell-eligible students (38.6%)
Which is modestly below average, reflecting the balance between access and outcomes
Percentile rankings vs 1,600+ peer institutions. Higher is better.
Full AnalysisPark University delivers exceptional earnings beyond expectations performance, generating $14,306 in additional earnings compared to similar students nationally. This places the institution at the 90.4th percentile for earnings uplift, demonstrating top-tier performance in converting student backgrounds into economic outcomes.
Median earnings of $56,309 rank at the 66.0th percentile, while earnings range from $36,174 at the 25th percentile to $82,603 at the 75th percentile. Low-income graduates earn $44,500, providing meaningful economic advancement for students from lower-income backgrounds.
Students seeking strong earnings beyond expectations in business, computer science, and health professions. Well-suited for first-generation students (48.0%) and Pell-eligible students (38.6%) looking for accessible higher education with demonstrated economic uplift.
Park University's Mobility Engine designation reflects the institution's ability to serve diverse student populations while delivering meaningful earnings growth.
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Top-tier earnings beyond expectations
Park University ranks #341 nationally, achieving strong performance at the 83.0th percentile. This medium-sized private nonprofit institution in Parkville, Missouri serves a highly diverse student population with 84.8% transfer students, 48.0% first-generation students, and 38.6% Pell-eligible students.
The institution's Transfer-focused profile creates accessible pathways for non-traditional students seeking degree completion. Graduates earn $14,306 beyond expectations relative to similar students, ranking at the 90.4th percentile nationally for earnings uplift.
Median earnings reach $56,309 ten years after enrollment, positioning Park University at the 66.0th percentile for long-term earnings. The institution maintains moderate debt levels at $21,685, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39.
This combination of high access, controlled costs, and strong earnings performance places Park University in the Mobility Engine quadrant, where institutions convert educational opportunity into economic advancement for diverse student populations.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Park University maintains accessible pricing with tuition of $16,400 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average net price of $15,529 represents a modest reduction from sticker price, though the institution provides meaningful financial support for lower-income students. Net costs remain substantially below the peer median of $27,263, creating an $11,734 annual savings compared to similar institutions.
The relatively modest gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's already competitive base pricing strategy. Financial aid appears targeted toward students with the greatest need, with lower-income students receiving the most substantial support. This pricing structure aligns with Park University's mission to serve diverse student populations, including the 84.8% transfer students who often face unique financial circumstances when completing their degrees.
Park University graduates demonstrate steady earnings growth and strong economic mobility outcomes. Median earnings progress from $50,550 six years after enrollment to $55,055 at eight years and $56,309 at ten years, representing 11.4% growth from the six-year mark. These outcomes reflect data from substantial graduate cohorts, with 3,315 graduates included in the ten-year earnings analysis, providing high confidence in reported figures.
The institution's standout strength lies in earnings beyond expectations, where graduates earn $14,306 more than predicted based on student demographics and program mix. This performance ranks at the 90.4th percentile nationally, indicating top-tier effectiveness in converting educational access into economic outcomes. Low-income graduates earn $44,500, demonstrating meaningful economic advancement for students from lower-income backgrounds. The earnings distribution spans from $36,174 to $82,603, reflecting diverse career paths across the institution's program portfolio. These outcomes support Park University's classification as a Mobility Engine institution.
Management Information Systems and Services.
33 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services.
6 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
161 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
491 graduates
Geography and Cartography.
37 graduates
Park University's program portfolio demonstrates strength across professional and applied fields, though detailed program-level earnings data is limited in the available dataset. The institution offers pathways in Business, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Professions, Psychology, Security and Protective Services, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. Loan trajectory analysis indicates Business programs generally provide good to excellent affordability outcomes, with payment representing 8-12% of discretionary income for most graduates.
Computer and Information Sciences programs show strong debt capacity, supporting graduates with excellent affordability ratings. Health Professions and Security and Protective Services programs typically result in manageable debt burdens. The transfer-focused model allows students to complete degrees in high-demand professional fields while maintaining financial sustainability. Program diversity supports varied career paths while maintaining overall institutional strength in earnings beyond expectations performance.
