Dordt University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Dordt University at a glance

• 1,597

  students enrolled

• 21,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 437

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,807

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,360

• $50,551

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,559

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Dordt University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sioux County, where the college is.

• 4

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.1%

  unemployment in Sioux County

  2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $84,736

  median household income

  Sioux County

• 38%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (1 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Staples (2), Diamond Vogel (1), Sekisui Aerospace (1).

What they hire for: Marketing (2), Engineering (1), Finance (1). Marketing jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Iowa Plains Local Workforce Development Area.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Dordt University?

Dordt University enrolls about 1,597 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sioux Center, Iowa. It awards about 437 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Dordt University?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Dordt University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,551 six years after entry and $52,559 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Dordt University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Dordt University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Dordt University?

4 open professional jobs are listed in Sioux County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Staples has the most openings.