Parker University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $62,600 within 10 years.
About This School
Parker University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 607 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,135 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $62,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Parker University is a private university focused on healthcare and located in Dallas, Texas. The university operates a second chiropractic clinic in Irving, Texas, the site of its first campus. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Council on Chiropractic Education, and the Commission of Massage Therapy Accreditation.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,500 and 10-year earnings of $62,600 are respectable for a healthcare-focused school, that 25% freshman retention rate is a serious red flag that deserves a direct conversation with admissions. This is a specialized institution built around chiropractic and massage therapy careers, so it's worth considering only if you're already committed to that path — students who aren't laser-focused on healthcare tend to leave early, and the data backs that up.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (607 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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