by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Dubuque? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors UD offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
University of Dubuque awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 736 undergraduate · 206 graduate (942 total)
The most popular majors at University of Dubuque, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 471 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 114 |
| Air Transportation. | 66 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 37 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 26 |
The following majors at University of Dubuque have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $56,828 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,560 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $46,306 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $46,141 |
| Air Transportation. | $41,490 |
The majors at University of Dubuque are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 471 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. |
114 | $51,560 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
22 | $46,141 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
20 | $46,306 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. · Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. |
66 | $41,490 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Physician Associate/Assistant. |
23 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
17 | $56,828 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. |
10 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
37 | $30,561 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Divinity/Ministry. · Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. · Theology/Theological Studies. |
26 | $32,049 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. |
15 | $35,790 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Mathematics Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. |
9 | $39,056 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
19 | $37,107 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | 12 | $32,383 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
6 | $30,459 |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
6 | $22,888 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
5 | $34,928 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. ↳ Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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