Is University of Dayton worth it?
University of Dayton is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Dayton, Ohio (midsize city). It awarded 3,287 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, mechanical engineering and speech communication and rhetoric.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,482
Median earnings 4 years after
$78,870
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,537
Average net price
$29,533
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
3,287
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
7,682
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,911 | $88,339 | 182 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $54,504 | $80,677 | 162 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,629 | $67,231 | 156 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $64,371 | $95,925 | 142 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,865 | $97,184 | 71 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $112,830 | $121,087 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,492 | $47,775 | 61 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $71,505 | $77,589 | 59 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,127 | $90,314 | 58 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $44,510 | $50,614 | 55 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,953 | $54,909 | 47 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $54,726 | $63,216 | 46 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $69,995 | $107,354 | 45 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,431 | $67,414 | 42 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $55,864 | $77,318 | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 247 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 177 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 166 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 159 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 156 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 116 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 100 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 83 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 9,977 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 20% | 7,895 |
| Manufacturing | 10% | 4,001 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 8% | 3,244 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 2,707 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,738 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% | 1,439 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 1,438 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Dayton. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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