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Private not-for-profit
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Cost

Cost / year
$65,398
Tuition & fees
$50,960
Avg. aid
$29,171
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
1243–1428
ACT range
26–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
83%
Median salary
$67,485
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Creighton University?

Creighton's reported six-year graduation rate is 83% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 74%. These are cohort outcomes, not predictions for an individual student or completion rates for every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 94%, meaning a large share of the measured entering students returned the following fall. Graduation and retention figures answer different questions: returning for a second year does not establish that a student will finish, and a six-year rate includes students who took longer than four years. Applicants comparing schools should use consistent populations and reporting periods.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Creighton University?

Federal College Scorecard program data report earnings measured one year after completion for certain Creighton fields. Examples include $64,954 for registered nursing, $58,537 for accounting and $47,149 for economics. These are program-level figures for the covered federally aided completers, not starting-salary offers or amounts every graduate can expect.

In Scorecard program reporting, the one-year earnings measure is a median: half of the covered earners are above it and half below. The population and credential level matter when interpreting a field, and reported figures may reflect graduates working in different occupations or locations. Further study, part-time work and the availability of reportable records can also affect comparisons. For example, a low one-year figure in a laboratory science should not be treated as a forecast of that major's lifetime earnings or of earnings after a later professional degree.

Creighton's career center offers counseling, résumé and interview support, employer events, job-search resources and opportunities to connect with alumni. Those services are available to help students plan and apply; they are not employment guarantees.

Creighton University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
83%
4-year graduation
74%
6-year graduation
83%

Creighton University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
94%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Creighton University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$67,485
4 years after graduation
$81,178
5 years after graduation
$77,054
7 years after graduation
$84,754
10 years after starting college
$80,642

Alumni Salary for Creighton University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$58,537

Biology, General

$15,648

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$46,316

Chemistry

$16,304

Economics

$47,149

Finance and Financial Management Services

$54,080

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$40,253

Journalism

$32,614

Marketing

$51,497

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$64,954

Creighton University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

27558333

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

93155248

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11680196

Social Sciences

382260

Psychology

411556

Physical Sciences

91928

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

41418

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

6814

English Language and Literature/Letters

12214

Education

12113

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

69103172

Health Professions and Related Programs

6834102

Education

401353

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

8715

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

10515

Theology and Religious Vocations

7512

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

527

Physical Sciences

123

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

252247

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

347

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

123

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.