Viterbo University

Viterbo University's published cost of attendance is $45,558. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $13,657, middle-income families pay around $16,463, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,365.

Azimuth ranks Viterbo University #788 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.

Viterbo University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of institutional scholarships and grant aid.

The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the net price outcomes across income levels, positioning Viterbo within the broader landscape of private nonprofit institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,560; 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 $69,675, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 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 Viterbo University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,675, placing Viterbo University in the 72.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,113 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Viterbo University in the 66.9 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Viterbo University #506 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Health fields, which anchor the institution's economic profile.

Nursing is the largest program with 185 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,735, delivering 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Teacher Education and Business Administration follow as substantial cohorts, with Business Administration graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,009 and benchmarking at 1.0× the field standard.

Psychology, General rounds out the top quartile with 15 graduates earning $52,596, while Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft with 14 graduates earns $31,051 and benchmarks at 0.8× the national standard. This concentration in health-related and applied professional fields creates a cohesive earnings profile aligned with stable, in-demand regional labor markets in Wisconsin.

Viterbo University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied clinical fields—a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a Catholic health sciences-focused university. Nursing is the largest program with 185 graduates annually, followed by Teacher Education, Business Administration, Psychology, General, and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Across 14 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting the institution's concentrated portfolio in health and clinical preparation. The earnings pattern reflects Viterbo's health-professions focus.

Nursing leads with median earnings of $77,735 four years after enrollment across 185 graduates, followed by Business Administration at $70,009 with 32 graduates and Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services at $63,328 with 12 graduates. Accounting graduates earn $60,949, and Social Work earns $57,159.

These outcomes reflect the stability and demand in healthcare labor markets, where clinical and nursing pathways consistently support solid early-career earnings. Viterbo's program concentration in Health creates a distinctive institutional identity within the private nonprofit sector.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework shows that health professions and nursing remain among the most stable, in-demand fields nationally—a positioning that aligns directly with Viterbo's degree output and graduate outcomes. For students seeking preparation in healthcare and clinical fields with predictable labor-market entry and earnings trajectories, this focused program portfolio represents a coherent educational and economic strategy.