Avila University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,312
students enrolled
348
degrees and certificates a year
52%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,053
average net price a year
Tuition $38,762
$48,975
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,773
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 22% | 77 |
| Health professions | 21% | 73 |
| Business & management | 20% | 68 |
| Education | 14% | 48 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 5% | 17 |
AI and data programs
Avila 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 Avila University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jackson County, where the college is.
859
open professional jobs
110
entry level
9 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
25 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Jackson County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$67,178
median household income
Jackson County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in psychology, health professions, business & management, which lead to human resources (50 open), research (16 open), programs (10 open), clinical (34 open), finance (116 open), sales (76 open).
Hiring most: JE Dunn Construction (54), Catalent Pharma Solutions (34), Commerce Bank (19), Children's Mercy Kansas City (17), Barkley (13), GXO Logistics (9), Saint Lukes (9), GPAC (8).
What they hire for: Operations (156), Engineering (118), Finance (116), Sales (76), Human Resources (50), Data & Analytics (47). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
- Missouri Career Center - Central Kansas CityKansas City · 816-471-2330 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 9am-5pm
- Missouri Career Center - IndependenceIndependence · 816-521-5700 · 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri; 9am - 5pm Wed
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- William Woods UniversityFulton · 1,300 students
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- Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall · 1,443 students
- College of the OzarksPoint Lookout · 1,444 students
Common questions
- How big is Avila University?
- Avila University enrolls about 1,312 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Kansas City, Missouri. It awards about 348 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Avila University?
- 52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Avila University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,975 six years after entry and $52,773 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Avila University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Avila 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 Avila University?
- 859 open professional jobs are listed in Jackson County, 110 of them entry level and 9 saying no experience is needed. JE Dunn Construction has the most openings.
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