Spalding University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Spalding University at a glance

• 583

  students enrolled

• 15,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 552

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,491

  average net price a year

  Tuition $27,450

• $42,870

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,438

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Spalding University 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 Spalding University

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

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• 3,120

  open professional jobs

• 211

  entry level

  10 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  69 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Jefferson County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $67,849

  median household income

  Jefferson County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, psychology, which lead to academic (5 open), programs (40 open), clinical (75 open), human resources (185 open), research (8 open).

Hiring most: Deloitte (67), Humana (61), Norton Healthcare (43), GE Appliances (24), PwC (23), Compass Group USA (21), EY (21), Lumen (18).

What they hire for: Operations (594), Sales (476), Engineering (457), Finance (295), Human Resources (185), Legal (138). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board.

• Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity CampusLouisville · 502-388-3010 · Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Spalding University?

Spalding University enrolls about 583 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Louisville, Kentucky. It awards about 552 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Spalding University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Spalding University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,870 six years after entry and $49,438 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Spalding University offer AI or data science degrees?

Spalding University 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 Spalding University?

3,120 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 211 of them entry level and 10 saying no experience is needed. Deloitte has the most openings.