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Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,090

Acceptance Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

80%

Annual Tuition

$47,000

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $73,911 ten years after entry — 37% above the national median. Acceptance rate 72.3%, average SAT score 1321, in-state tuition $47,000.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,231

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

45%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,321

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

620–708

SAT Math (middle 50%)

623–720

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

26–31

Institution Overview

Creighton University is a private, non-profit institution in Omaha with 4,231 students. The university has a 72.3% acceptance rate, and 79.5% of students graduate. Creighton retains 92.2% of its students. The average in-state tuition is $47,000, and 44.6% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, Creighton alumni earn an average of $61,547. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $63,090, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $73,911. The median debt for students is $25,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$62k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$74k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Creighton University graduates report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median salary is $61,547. After five years, the median salary is $63,090, and after ten years, the median salary is $73,911. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Creighton University has a high retention rate of 92.2% and a graduation rate of 79.5%. The university has an acceptance rate of 72.3% and a student body of 4,231. The in-state tuition is $47,000, and 44.6% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 296 / yr
Median Salary $77,587

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 203 / yr
Median Salary $72,111

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 193 / yr
Median Salary $85,286

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 168 / yr
Median Salary $104,839

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 162 / yr
Median Salary $102,314

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 144 / yr
Median Salary $112,454

Medicine

Graduates 136 / yr
Median Salary $66,245

Law

Graduates 96 / yr
Median Salary $65,179

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $65,365

Biology, General

Graduates 93 / yr
Median Salary $27,924

Dentistry

Graduates 89 / yr
Median Salary $135,420

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 76 / yr
Median Salary $26,845

Marketing

Graduates 71 / yr
Median Salary $56,641

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $23,926

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $51,974

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $68,070

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $46,084

Economics

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $54,827

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $49,254

Journalism

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $43,139

Public Health

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $57,285

Dispute Resolution

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $54,740

Political Science and Government

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $35,311

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Campus Location

Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, NE 68178

Creighton University is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Creighton University has an acceptance rate of 72.3%.