Parker University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Dallas, TX that costs an average of $28,806 a year after financial aid and graduates 83% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$28,806
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
83%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,771

Private nonprofitLarge city607 undergraduates

Cost of Parker University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$43,327
Tuition and fees, in-state$18,523
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$28,806

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$27,384
$30,001–48,000$26,694
$48,001–75,000$26,384
$75,001–110,000$34,146
$110,001+$33,238

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Parker University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate83%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,535
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$56,771
Rank in Texas (earnings)47th of 93 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,500
Typical monthly loan payment$142 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants55%
Students with federal loans65%

Majors and programs at Parker University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences82$56,194$11,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Computer and Information Sciences5——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services14——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences24——
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Psychology———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services110$29,111$9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Telecommunications Management———

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions81$66,213$25,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services37$45,984$20,875
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences19——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences21——
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services67$77,586—
Neurobiology and Neurosciences89$73,564$76,808
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Business Administration, Management and Operations17——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Public Health3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness77——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Chiropractic681$63,621$191,071

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North American UniversityStafford$24,462—$38,538
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Paul Quinn CollegeDallas$14,14740%$37,049
Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins$12,317—$37,810
Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene$12,68578%$57,299
Wiley UniversityMarshall$6,125—$37,604
Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood$26,56367%$49,434
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio$13,49551%$52,129

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About Parker University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDallas, TX
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates607
Student-to-faculty ratio8 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteparker.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Parker University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $43,327 a year (tuition and fees: $18,523). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $28,806 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,384.

How much do Parker University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $56,771 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 47th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences ($56,194 a year after graduation).

What is Parker University's graduation rate?

83% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.