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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Dallas #1014 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,870, placing University of Dallas in the 51.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Dallas sits in the 21.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Dallas #1014 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Irving, Texas, University of Dallas enrolls roughly 1,403 undergraduates. Retention stands at 77.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 73.1%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts–focused institution. Where University of Dallas performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Dallas #872 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,870, and University of Dallas sits in the 21.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's business-focused program portfolio — with Business as the dominant concentration — aligns directly with employer demand and contributes to strong early-career financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Dallas enrolls 25.9% Pell-eligible students and 16.5% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a more selective admissions posture typical of private master's institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Dallas in the 33.3 percentile for access and the 44.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For admitted students, the institution's private tuition structure and merit-aid availability shape net pricing; families should explore detailed affordability scenarios in the Financial GPS tool to understand how aid packages align with their circumstances.
University of Louisiana at Monroe's published cost of attendance is $68,583. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $12,711, mid-low-income families pay around $15,431, middle-income families pay about $17,075, mid-high-income families pay approximately $20,384, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,608. Azimuth ranks University of Dallas #799 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the institution's public tuition structure and the net-price outcomes graduates experience across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,117, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,154; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,870, median federal debt of $23,117 projects to a monthly payment of about $261 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $47,435 would tighten the debt-service picture considerably. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a strong fit for students drawn to health, applied sciences, and professional fields who want an affordable public university in TX with a clear path to stable post-graduation earnings. Graduates earn in the 51.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and University of Dallas sits in the 21.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $9,558 less than similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful signal for students weighing long-term return on investment. The institution serves a broad population: 25.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 16.5% are first-generation college students, with a Pell completion rate of 57.6%. For cost-sensitive families, net price for higher-income students runs $32,608, and median student debt at graduation is $23,117 — figures that make the financial case relatively straightforward for students who borrow modestly. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program portfolio is concentrated in Business and related applied fields, so students whose interests align there will find the strongest outcomes. Students seeking a broad research-university experience or highly competitive national rankings in other disciplines may find a better match elsewhere.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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University of Louisiana at Monroe's published cost of attendance is $68,583. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $12,711, mid-low-income families pay around $15,431, middle-income families pay about $17,075, mid-high-income families pay approximately $20,384, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,608.
Azimuth ranks University of Dallas #799 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the institution's public tuition structure and the net-price outcomes graduates experience across income levels.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,117, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,154; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,870, median federal debt of $23,117 projects to a monthly payment of about $261 under standard ten-year repayment.
In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $47,435 would tighten the debt-service picture considerably. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Dallas earn median 4-year earnings of $61,870, placing University of Dallas in the 51.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,558 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Dallas in the 21.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Dallas #872 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Dallas's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 63 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,039, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General enrolls 40 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $53,322, while The Political Science program graduates 36 students earning median 4-year earnings of $61,484.
Theological and Ministerial Studies and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with 29 and 30 graduates respectively.
Economics
17 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
63 graduates
Political Science and Government
36 graduates
Biology, General
40 graduates
English Language and Literature, General
24 graduates
University of Dallas's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's positioning as a private liberal arts university with strong career-preparation focus. Business Administration is the largest program with 63 graduates, followed by Biology, General (40 graduates), Political Science (36 graduates), Psychology, General (30 graduates), and Theological and Ministerial Studies (29 graduates).
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 314 students annually, the institution's earnings profile reflects strength in applied business and professional pathways. The highest-earning programs cluster in business and accounting fields.
Economics graduates earn median earnings of $78,699 four years after enrollment with 17 graduates, while Business Administration delivers median earnings of $70,039 with 63 graduates. Political Science graduates earn $61,484 with 36 graduates, and Biology, General reaches $53,322 with 40 graduates.
These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in accounting, finance, and business administration. University of Dallas's program portfolio emphasizes professional preparation aligned with regional employer demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
The concentration in Business reflects the institution's curricular identity and connects graduates to stable, well-compensated career entry points. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with labor-market demand in Texas and nationally.
