Is Dillard University worth it?
Dillard University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in New Orleans, Louisiana (large city). It awarded 182 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, criminal justice and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,414
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,421
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,196
Average net price
$22,094
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
182
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,063
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,205 | $47,641 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $23,999 | $37,061 | 26 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $18,155 | $49,103 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $26,744 | $49,687 | 19 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $86,585 | $90,661 | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,143 | N/A | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Dillard University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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