Parker University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Health Professions School
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Parker University Rankings
Affordability35
Retention39
Graduation68
Earnings24
Diversity84
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Parker University
44%
Bachelor’s
22%
Associate’s
33%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Health Professions and Related Programs92%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Admissions
Getting into Parker University
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Parker University
$16K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Parker University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
44%
Repayment Rate
$99
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $8K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $20K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 44% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Parker University
76%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 51% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 73% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82% | 42% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 46% | 50% |
| Other race | 67% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Parker University
84%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 82% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $83K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Parker University
458
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
30
Avg Entry Age
977
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 73% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 27% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 33% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Parker University, TX
Dallas Christian College
2 miles, N
University of Dallas
3 miles, SW
MediaTech Institute-Dallas
3 miles, N