Saint Ambrose University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,916
students enrolled
840
degrees and certificates a year
61%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$24,691
average net price a year
Tuition $35,318
$51,616
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$59,531
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 26% | 216 |
| Business & management | 24% | 200 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 10% | 87 |
| Public administration & social work | 6% | 52 |
| Psychology | 6% | 51 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 3 | ||||
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 2 |
The job market around Saint Ambrose University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Scott County, where the college is.
77
open professional jobs
13
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
4.6%
unemployment in Scott County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$76,363
median household income
Scott County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, public administration & social work, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (6 open), sales (9 open), operations (12 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Arconic (11), Eaton (8), Amazon (6), Lincoln Electric Holdings (3), Nestlé (3), Autozone (2), Cintas (2), Maximus (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (23), Operations (12), Sales (9), Finance (6), Marketing (4), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Eastern Iowa Workforce Development Board.
- IowaWORKS Center - DavenportDavenport · 563-445-3200 · 8:00 am - 4:30pm M, Tu, Th, F; 9am - 4:30pm W
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Saint Ambrose University?
- Saint Ambrose University enrolls about 1,916 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Davenport, Iowa. It awards about 840 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Saint Ambrose University?
- 61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Saint Ambrose University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,616 six years after entry and $59,531 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Saint Ambrose University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Saint Ambrose University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Saint Ambrose University?
- 77 open professional jobs are listed in Scott County, 13 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Arconic has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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