Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of Dayton vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 35 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at University Of Dayton.
Computer Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 116K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | — | $116,356★ | — | 22 |
| Computer Science. | — | $102,468 | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Chemical Engineering. | — | $97,184 | — | 46 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | — | $95,595 | — | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $88,339 | $55,120 | 214 |
| Civil Engineering. | — | $83,460 | — | 48 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Small sample | — | $82,332 | — | 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | — | $80,475 | — | 30 |
Management Information Systems and Services. leads business & economics with 107K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services. | — | $107,354★ | — | 46 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $95,925 | $80,970 | 186 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $92,317 | — | 29 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $90,314 | — | 58 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | — | $84,595 | — | 48 |
| International Business. | — | $84,485 | — | 24 |
| Marketing. | — | $80,677 | $45,859 | 168 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | — | $77,318 | — | 35 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. leads health with 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | — | $76,475★ | $58,832 | 61 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Small sample | — | $60,873 | — | 10 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $67,414★ | $31,000 | 64 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | — | $53,448 | — | 21 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 69K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | — | $68,731★ | — | 40 |
| Economics. | — | $61,502 | — | 20 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $54,909 | $61,476 | 79 |
| Sociology. | — | $47,745 | — | 33 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $67,231 | $51,520 | 141 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 67K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts.Small sample | — | $66,679★ | — | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $57,868 | — | 27 |
| History. | — | $57,218 | — | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Small sample | — | $45,696 | — | 5 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $33,993 | — | 11 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $15,922 | — | 6 |
Special Education and Teaching. leads education with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. | — | $51,389★ | — | 29 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $47,775 | — | 103 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections. leads criminal justice with 61K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | — | $60,583 | — | 39 |
International/Globalization Studies. leads other & interdisciplinary with 68K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | — | $68,196 | — | 24 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
