Valparaiso University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Valparaiso University at a glance
2,083
students enrolled
65,000
alumni, as the college reports
924
degrees and certificates a year
70%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$18,578
average net price a year
Tuition $45,136
$55,216
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,191
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 25% | 226 |
| Business & management | 17% | 153 |
| Computer & information sciences | 16% | 146 |
| Engineering | 10% | 92 |
| Psychology | 6% | 54 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 3 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 3 |
The job market around Valparaiso University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Porter County, where the college is.
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59
open professional jobs
5
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Porter County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$85,828
median household income
Porter County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (3 open), sales (8 open), operations (24 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Pkaza (11), Valparaiso University (7), Community Health Systems (3), Brookdale Senior Living (2), Encore Talent Solutions (2), Patterson Companies (2), Pkaza - Data Center Recruiting (2), Resource Environmental Solutions ("RES") (2).
What they hire for: Operations (24), Sales (8), Engineering (6), Finance (3), Programs (3), Human Resources (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.
- WorkOne PortagePortage · 219-762-6592 · Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Valparaiso University?
- Valparaiso University enrolls about 2,083 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Valparaiso, Indiana. It awards about 924 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Valparaiso University?
- 70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Valparaiso University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,216 six years after entry and $63,191 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Valparaiso University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Valparaiso University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Valparaiso University?
- 59 open professional jobs are listed in Porter County, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Pkaza has the most openings.
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