Parker University

Dallas, Texas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1982Large citySEVP certified

About

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. Founded in 1982 by James Parker as Parker College of Chiropractic, the school was renamed Parker University in 2011. As of 2016, the school had 977 students.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$18,523
Estimated total for international students: US$43,327

Net price calculatorparker.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 607
Graduate students: 1,687
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 8 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 83%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$56,771

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (31)

Bachelor's degrees10 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth-Related Knowledge and SkillsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPsychology, GeneralSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degrees7 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPublic HealthSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Chiropractic

Associate's degrees8 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

Undergraduate certificates5 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesTelecommunications Management

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.