University of Dayton: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Dayton at a glance

• 7,682

  students enrolled

• 3,524

  degrees and certificates a year

• 80%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,533

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,600

• $62,477

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $75,537

  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

University of Dayton 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 Dayton

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

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• 587

  open professional jobs

• 91

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  11 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $64,403

  median household income

  Montgomery 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 business & management, engineering, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (67 open), sales (83 open), operations (78 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (30 open).

Hiring most: University of Dayton (36), Premier Health (21), Creative Financial Staffing (20), Kettering Health (19), Odyssey Systems Consulting (18), Riverside Research (12), AxoGen (8), DCS (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (132), Sales (83), Operations (78), Finance (67), Human Resources (30), Clinical (24). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Inc..

• OhioMeansJobs Montgomery County - DaytonDayton · 937-225-5627 · M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Dayton?

University of Dayton enrolls about 7,682 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dayton, Ohio. It awards about 3,524 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Dayton?

80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Dayton graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,477 six years after entry and $75,537 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Dayton offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Dayton 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 Dayton?

587 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 91 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. University of Dayton has the most openings.