Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Louisville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 69th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Louisville
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $74,163 | $104,538 | +6% | #22 of 94 | #5 | $23,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $70,675 | $101,068 | +3% | #46 of 158 | #16 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $72,710 | $97,216 | -11% | #138 of 189 | #84 | $21,306 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,732 | $93,968 | -7% | #205 of 258 | #66 | $13,123 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $67,159 | $90,799 | +9% | #51 of 166 | #21 | $22,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,169 | $89,056 | -3% | #213 of 318 | #61 | $21,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $84,311 | -10% | #105 of 118 | #50 | $15,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,064 | $80,681 | -7% | #188 of 233 | #49 | $25,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,027 | $78,902 | -11% | #767 of 966 | #437 | $19,704 |
| Mathematics | — | $77,756 | +12% | #95 of 309 | #47 | $18,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $48,050 | $75,845 | -3% | #50 of 84 | #32 | $16,169 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,167 | $75,089 | -10% | #257 of 452 | #160 | $20,884 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,923 | $74,924 | -2% | #355 of 796 | #197 | $18,644 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,188 | $74,873 | +46% | #6 of 345 | #1 | $18,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,351 | — | — | — | — | $20,500 |
| Marketing | $47,704 | $68,074 | -2% | #230 of 516 | #104 | $19,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $57,464 | $62,595 | -8% | #60 of 76 | #37 | $23,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,728 | $57,399 | +4% | #234 of 660 | #65 | $18,750 |
| Geography and Cartography | $37,844 | $56,775 | -2% | #70 of 117 | #31 | — |
| Biology | $27,123 | $56,142 | -2% | #485 of 841 | #237 | $19,500 |
| Public Health | $31,824 | $56,057 | -5% | #119 of 215 | #66 | $18,336 |
| Political Science and Government | $31,777 | $55,856 | -12% | #420 of 565 | #224 | $18,121 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,219 | $55,636 | -1% | #280 of 660 | #97 | $20,735 |
| Social Work | $35,257 | $54,437 | +5% | #146 of 420 | #24 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,241 | $53,496 | -2% | #302 of 610 | #142 | $20,311 |
| Psychology | $30,416 | $51,387 | +1% | #435 of 1027 | #120 | $22,008 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $29,990 | $50,715 | -2% | #57 of 103 | #15 | $27,750 |
| Sociology | $32,818 | $50,397 | -4% | #281 of 462 | #104 | $20,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,672 | $47,190 | +-0% | #377 of 680 | #166 | $20,450 |
| History | $22,047 | $45,825 | -10% | #358 of 459 | #200 | $21,490 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,994 | $45,572 | -6% | #397 of 576 | #173 | $19,628 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,485 | $45,429 | +10% | #114 of 423 | #38 | $24,768 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,239 | $44,829 | -16% | #386 of 476 | #302 | $24,594 |
| Philosophy | — | $44,329 | -19% | #75 of 86 | #57 | — |
| Anthropology | $29,966 | $43,564 | -7% | #120 of 188 | #62 | $19,860 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $42,369 | -23% | #212 of 225 | #194 | $20,400 |
| Chemistry | $41,842 | — | — | — | — | $21,679 |
| Music | $20,125 | $39,168 | -9% | #205 of 268 | #128 | $13,747 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where University of Louisville Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Room | $8,158 | |
| Board | $3,532 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $33,706 | $50,052 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,768 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,494 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,510 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,938 |
| $110,001+ | $25,116 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Louisville's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology