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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Louisville #207 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $67,853 four years after enrollment, placing University of Louisville in the 71.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Louisville #375 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Louisville delivers strong graduate earnings relative to cost, anchored by a health-sciences program mix that connects graduates to stable, in-demand careers across the Louisville region and beyond. The institution's return on investment ranking reflects consistent graduate outcomes across a broad range of fields, making it a reliable choice for students weighing long-term financial results against the cost of a Kentucky public university education.
Azimuth ranks University of Louisville #207 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Louisville, KY, University of Louisville enrolls roughly 14,727 undergraduates. Retention stands at 81.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 61.2%, figures that reflect a university converting enrollment into degree completion at rates consistent with large research institutions. What anchors University of Louisville in the composite is mobility. The university sits in the 86.4 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, driven by a student body where 30.6% receive Pell Grants and 30.4% are first-generation college students — a broad-access profile paired with outcomes that move low-income graduates into meaningfully stronger financial positions. Health is the dominant program family, and the university's concentration in health-related fields feeds directly into KY's regional labor market, where demand for clinical, nursing, and allied-health professionals remains steady. Return on investment sits in the 74.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $67,853, and graduates earn about $3,901 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Louisville in the 73.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 67.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, and access in the 78.9 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions — the latter shaped in part by an admission rate of 79.4%, which reflects a moderately selective posture for a public research university of this scale.
University of Mount Union's published cost of attendance is $32,941. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,138, middle-income families pay around $16,419, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,186. Azimuth ranks University of Louisville #464 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. Mount Union's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the financial aid office works to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,717; 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 $67,853, 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.
University of Louisville is a public research university in Louisville, KY, well suited to students drawn to health sciences, nursing, engineering, and applied professional fields who want strong long-term earnings without the cost of higher-priced private institutions. Graduates earn median 71.8 percentile median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and University of Louisville sits in the 73.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $3,901 more than similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful signal for students focused on post-graduation financial outcomes. The institution enrolls a broad mix of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 30.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 30.4% are first-generation — and University of Louisville sits in the 70.9 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure, making it a credible option for cost-sensitive families seeking reliable upward mobility. Higher-income families pay a net price of $25,186, and median student debt at graduation is $20,500. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the Health-oriented program mix means students whose interests align with health, applied science, and professional fields will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking a liberal-arts or research-humanities focus may find the portfolio narrower than expected. The 79.4% admission rate makes University of Louisville broadly accessible to most qualified applicants.
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 Mount Union's published cost of attendance is $32,941. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,138, middle-income families pay around $16,419, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,186.
Azimuth ranks University of Louisville #464 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.
Mount Union's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply using the FAFSA, and the financial aid office works to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,717; 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 $67,853, 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 University of Mount Union earn median 4-year earnings of $67,853, placing University of Louisville in the 71.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,901 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Louisville in the 73.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Louisville #375 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Louisville's concentration in business and professional fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 281 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $78,902, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 228 students with median 4-year earnings of $53,496, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $51,387 across 221 graduates.
These programs anchor University of Louisville's economic profile and align with the institution's Health-focused degree portfolio.
Industrial Engineering
28 graduates
Chemical Engineering
47 graduates
Computer Engineering
72 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
52 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
105 graduates
University of Louisville's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready undergraduate education. Nursing is the largest program with 281 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Psychology, General, Communication and Media Studies, and Subject-Specific Teacher Education.
Across 46 total programs, 34 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied business and professional fields.
Mechanical Engineering leads with median earnings of $89,056 four years after enrollment across 105 graduates, followed by Nursing at $78,902 with 281 graduates and Subject-Specific Teacher Education at $74,873 with 174 graduates. Digital Marketing and Criminal Justice round out the highest-earning programs, delivering median earnings of $68,074 and $57,399 respectively.
These outcomes reflect University of Louisville's positioning as a private liberal arts institution with particular depth in business, accounting, and professional-track programs. The program portfolio emphasizes direct workforce entry rather than graduate-school-dependent pathways.
Business and accounting majors dominate the earnings leaders, a pattern that aligns with University of Louisville's regional market in northeastern Ohio and the broader demand for business-trained professionals in the region. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market trends and employer hiring patterns in the institution's geographic footprint.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cleveland State University Similar quality tier (#5468 ranked) | OH | 91% | $52,131 | #5468 | Compare |
Texas Southern University Similar quality tier (#5466 ranked) | TX | 97% | $38,924 | #5466 | Compare |
James Madison University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#5469 ranked) | VA | 72% | $69,954 | #5469 | Compare |
University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Similar quality tier (#5471 ranked) | WI | 91% | $54,990 | #5471 | Compare |
Sonoma State University Similar quality tier (#5983 ranked) | CA | 93% | $65,986 | #5983 | Compare |
