University of Dubuque: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Dubuque at a glance

• 1,440

  students enrolled

• 441

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,386

  average net price a year

  Tuition $38,260

• $44,960

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,190

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Dubuque reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Dubuque

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dubuque County, where the college is.

• 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, health professions, security & protective services, 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 University of Dubuque?

University of Dubuque enrolls about 1,440 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dubuque, Iowa. It awards about 441 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Dubuque?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Dubuque graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,960 six years after entry and $51,190 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Dubuque offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Dubuque reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Dubuque?

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.