University of Dayton Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Dayton
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Dayton's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Dayton to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UD Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $26,000 | $59,760 | |
| Biology, General | $25,500 | $24,620 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26,000 | $55,770 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $25,000 | $53,610 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $26,000 | $66,730 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,000 | $63,880 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $41,840 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $67,360 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,000 | $38,290 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $17,850 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Education, Other | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,000 | $64,490 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,500 | $39,370 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $21,500 | $53,540 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $23,850 | $56,070 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,750 | $43,800 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $26,000 | $28,060 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $75,520 | |
| International Business | $26,000 | $58,940 | |
| International/Global Studies | $27,000 | $37,750 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,000 | $63,820 | |
| Marketing | $24,500 | $50,950 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,250 | $67,130 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $27,000 | $68,920 | |
| Political Science and Government | $26,000 | $43,800 | |
| Psychology, General | $26,000 | $27,130 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,000 | $42,680 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $27,000 | $40,670 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,000 | $36,050 |
Salary Score ™ for UD Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $127,310 | $105,080 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,090 | $64,150 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $47,070 | $39,690 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $24,200 | $46,480 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $87,310 | |
| Engineering, Other | Not Reported | $78,340 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | Not Reported | $87,600 | |
| Materials Engineering | Not Reported | $81,330 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $75,200 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $34,070 | $44,540 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $41,940 |
Salary Score ™ for UD Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $133,730 | $48,430 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $97,070 | $70,600 |
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