by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Spalding University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Spalding University came in at #1,424 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.Spalding also ranked #15 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Spalding took the #1,424 spot on the list.In addition, Spalding took the #15 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Kentucky.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingSpalding ranked #1,424 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Spalding also ranked #15 for Best Graduate Schools in Kentucky.
For the last year in which we have data, 835 graduate students decided that Spalding University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Spalding is made up of 78.9% women and 21.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Spalding, around 28.7% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Spalding. Around 0.8% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Spalding who borrowed carries a median debt of $29,862.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Spalding enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $78,330.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Spalding based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $108,696 |
| Business & Commerce | $76,716 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $75,712 |
| Educational Administration | $75,613 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $64,512 |
| Student Counseling | $56,331 |
| Writing Studies | $53,149 |
| Social Work | $48,073 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $43,604 |
| Allied Health Professions | $31,057 |
Spalding University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Louisville, Kentucky.The city atmosphere of Louisville makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Spalding University.
Contact details for Spalding are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 901 S Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203-2188 |
| Phone: | 502-585-9911 |
| Website: | www.spalding.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SpaldingUniversity?ref=ts |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SpaldingU |
35.1% of the graduate students at Spalding took at least one online course.Roughly 32.2% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 4 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 21 | $76,716 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 41 | $75,712 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 36 | — |
| Educational Administration | 21 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 10 | — |
| Nursing | 13 | $108,696 |
| Social Work | 24 | — |
| Special Education | 8 | — |
| Student Counseling | 14 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2 | — |
| Writing Studies | 28 | $53,149 |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 13 | — |
| Social Work | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 2 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 48 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 35 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 57 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 6 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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