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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Taylor University #1339 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,086 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Taylor University in the 8.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Taylor University #1188 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Taylor University's composite ranking reflects balanced strength across access, mobility and return on investment. The institution's earnings performance demonstrates meaningful financial outcomes for graduates relative to cost.
Azimuth ranks Taylor University #1339 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 9.5 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Upland, IN, Taylor University enrolls roughly 2,025 undergraduates. Retention is 89.3% and the six-year graduation rate is 73.8%, placing the institution among the stronger performers nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where Taylor University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Taylor University #1188 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 19.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,779, placing Taylor University in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $17,086 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Taylor University in the 8.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Taylor University sits in the 11.5 percentile for access and the 30.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 13.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 14.6% are first-generation college students, reflecting a more selective enrollment profile typical of private master's institutions. The composite is anchored in strong earnings outcomes and the institution's ability to move graduates into careers that pay meaningfully more than similar students at comparable institutions achieve.
Taylor University's published cost of attendance is $53,405. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,143, middle-income families pay around $18,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,050. Azimuth ranks Taylor University #992 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Taylor University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The institution meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,174; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,779, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Taylor University is a strong fit for students seeking a faith-based liberal arts education with a business focus in IN, offering a balance of academic rigor and community-oriented campus life. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,779, placing Taylor University in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,086 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 8.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university serves a mix of traditional and first-generation students — 14.6% of undergraduates are first-generation — with a 13.5% Pell share that reflects moderate socioeconomic diversity. The published net price for higher-income families is $30,050, with median federal debt at graduation of $20,500. Fit depends on alignment with Business programs (21% of degrees) and the institution's faith-based mission. Students seeking these attributes will find strong outcomes relative to IN's no-degree baseline of $32,990.
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Taylor University's published cost of attendance is $53,405. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,143, middle-income families pay around $18,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,050.
Azimuth ranks Taylor University #992 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Taylor University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The institution meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies.
Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,174; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,779, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Taylor University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,779, placing Taylor University in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,086 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Taylor University in the 8.4 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Taylor University #1188 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Taylor University's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $76,192, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 37 students earning $50,237, while Digital Marketing and Psychology, General round out the top programs with 33 and 31 graduates respectively.
These programs anchor Taylor University's return profile and align with the university's emphasis on Business as the dominant degree family.
Computer Science
14 graduates
Marketing
33 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
38 graduates
Biology, General
21 graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
26 graduates
Taylor University's program mix is anchored in Business, reflecting the institution's professional and applied-learning orientation. Business Administration is the largest program with 38 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Digital Marketing, Psychology, General, and Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Across 30 programs serving roughly 413 students annually, the institution concentrates its degree output in Business (representing 21%), Education (representing 13%), and Arts (representing 11%). Among the highest-earning programs, Computer Science leads with 14 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $108,812, followed by Digital Marketing with 33 graduates earning $78,191, and Business Administration with 38 graduates earning $76,192.
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences and Film/Video and Photographic Arts round out the earnings leaders, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,113 and $50,403 respectively. The concentration in Business and related applied-professional fields positions Taylor University as an institution aligned with direct labor-market entry and employer recruitment in business and management sectors.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national wage trends and hiring patterns in the professional services and business administration sectors.
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