Loras College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,083
students enrolled
332
degrees and certificates a year
68%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,716
average net price a year
Tuition $36,454
$46,069
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$58,289
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 20% | 66 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 14% | 48 |
| Communication & journalism | 9% | 29 |
| Psychology | 8% | 28 |
| Education | 7% | 24 |
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 | 1 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 6 | 4 |
The job market around Loras College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dubuque County, where the college is.
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57
open professional jobs
9
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.5%
unemployment in Dubuque County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$75,919
median household income
Dubuque County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, communication & journalism, psychology, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (3 open), operations (9 open), human resources (17 open).
Hiring most: Deere John Capital (5), Nordstrom (5), Deere (3), Engineering Services and Products Company (3), RFA Engineering (3), Access Dubuque (2), Amazon (2), isolved HCM (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (19), Human Resources (17), Operations (9), Customer Success (3), Sales (3), Finance (2). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.
- IowaWORKS Center - DubuqueDubuque · 563-556-5800 · 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M,T,Th,F: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Wed
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Loras College?
- Loras College enrolls about 1,083 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dubuque, Iowa. It awards about 332 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Loras College?
- 68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Loras College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,069 six years after entry and $58,289 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Loras College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Loras College 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 Loras College?
- 57 open professional jobs are listed in Dubuque County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Deere John Capital has the most openings.
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