Davenport University
Among the weakest of its kind. Look at alternatives before enrolling. It ranks 1,370 of 1,755 four-year colleges on student outcomes, with an overall score of 32.5 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Would you choose it again? That is the first question the rating form asks.
Why it is good
- Students stay: 82% of first-year students return for a second year, better than 67% of four-year colleges.
Why it is bad
- Only 48% of students graduate. 73% of four-year colleges do better.
- Low pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $52,260, lower than 68% of four-year colleges.
- Debt is heavy for the pay: graduates owe a typical $24,702 in federal loans against earnings of $52,260.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 188 | $57,549 | $29,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 174 | $46,820 | $20,931 |
| Marketing | 69 | $37,125 | $21,424 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 65 | $42,868 | $25,437 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 54 | $54,361 | $26,375 |
| Computer Science | 43 | n/a | $27,312 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 36 | $39,523 | $34,200 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 36 | $44,356 | $24,524 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 33 | $32,711 | $25,062 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 27 | $53,108 | $25,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 27 | $43,798 | $20,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 24 | n/a | $27,001 |
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 63 | $35,060 | $17,750 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | $28,029 | $16,860 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | $35,594 | $40,000 |
| Computer Science | 8 | $46,478 | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | n/a | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | n/a | $14,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 11 | $44,835 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | n/a | n/a |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other four-year colleges. Individual majors can be much better or worse.