Parker University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Parker University at a glance

• 607

  students enrolled

• 11,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 654

  degrees and certificates a year

• 74%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,135

  average net price a year

  Tuition $25,560

• $44,181

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,091

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Parker University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Parker University

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

• 5,465

  open professional jobs

• 466

  entry level

  31 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  615 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Dallas County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,149

  median household income

  Dallas County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, biological sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (89 open), research (17 open), finance (666 open), sales (616 open), operations (715 open), marketing (203 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (143), Texas Instruments (95), Shield AI (73), CHRISTUS Health (67), 7-Eleven (65), Mckesson (62), Celestica (61), National Life Group (60).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,152), Operations (715), Finance (666), Sales (616), Data & Analytics (332), Human Resources (221). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

• Workforce Solution Greater Dallas - Pleasant Grove Workforce CenterDallas · 469-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater DallasGarland · 972-276-8361 · Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Grand PrairieGrand Prairie · 972-264-5881 · Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - IrvingIrving · 972-573-3500 · M-F 8am-5pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - Red Bird Workforce CenterDallas · 972-709-5377 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas - RedbirdDallas · 972-709-5377 · M-F 8am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Parker University?

Parker University enrolls about 607 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dallas, Texas. It awards about 654 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Parker University?

74% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Parker University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,181 six years after entry and $42,091 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Parker University offer AI or data science degrees?

Parker University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Parker University?

5,465 open professional jobs are listed in Dallas County, 466 of them entry level and 31 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.