Get Started on Your Valpo Graduate Education
Whether you want to make the next move in your career or begin a new path altogether, Valparaiso University is the right place to get started on working toward the future you envision for yourself.
- Decorative image Discover Our Programs Pursue your graduate certificate or master’s or doctoral degree to achieve your goals. We offer programs in a variety of convenient modalities across in-demand fields, such as nursing, business administration, analytics, information technology, education, and sports administration. Learn more
- Decorative image See Why Valpo is the Right Choice for You We have everything you need to become everything you’re meant to be. From top-ranked degree programs to dedicated faculty to an encouraging academic environment, you’ll benefit from our high-touch approach to graduate education. Learn more
- Decorative image Receive an Affordable Graduate Degree Finding a program that’s just right for your career goals and your budget can be difficult, but Valpo is here to help! Our financial aid advisors will walk you through scholarships, internships, campus employment, and even federal loans that can offset the costs of your education. Learn more
Dedicated professors, ample opportunities for student involvement, and unparalleled facilities make a Valparaiso University graduate program education one of the best in the Midwest. I am extremely fortunate and blessed to be part of the Valpo community.
–Patrick McAuley ’22 M.S., International Economics and Finance
What makes Valpo great is the commitment of the faculty and their desire to make you better both in the classroom and in the professional world. Valpo has an unbelievably advanced and sophisticated network of professors who teach the skills that are desired in today’s workforce. The small class sizes allowed for great conversations to occur during class and also allowed for direct access to professors.
–Ed Orlando ’16, M.S. in Analytics and Modeling
Valpo’s information technology master’s program gave me an opportunity to experience and understand multiple cultures. It also gave me a chance to better explore myself.
–Srinivas Chekuri ’20, M.S.
Wireless Systems Engineer, Meta
My favorite thing about being a Valpo student is the number of opportunities that are available to me. Valpo caters to its students on a personal level and I feel I was able to take advantage of each opportunity that was offered.
–Clo Perkins ’23
Valpo by the Numbers
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20+
graduate degrees and certificate programs
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6,000+
Valpo graduate alumni worldwide
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100s
of companies that recruit
Valpo by the Numbers
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12%
information technology careers are expected to grow through 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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2
tracks to focus on your degree
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36
months of Optional Practice Training (OPT) for international students
Valparaiso’s MSW Program by the Numbers
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9%
projected growth of overall employment of social workers from 2021 to 2031
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3
pathways to practice
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50+
years of legacy of excellence in social work, dating back to our accreditation in the 1970s
Why Valpo Graduate Studies?
Valparaiso University is consistently ranked among the top Liberal Arts institutions in the Midwest for both affordability and innovative education.
Graduate Programs to Fit Your Life
At Valpo, we understand that our students are balancing their degree with other important priorities like work or family. That’s why we made flexible graduate offerings so that you can balance your studies with your personal and professional life.
Take a closer look at our programs and you’ll find that many offer:
- Options for hybrid and online learning environments
- Quick time to completion
- Affordable tuition rates for all our students
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step today and submit your application to join one of our life-changing graduate programs. Take advantage of the following benefits when you apply today:
- Waived test score requirement
- Priority admission decision
- Priority scholarship consideration
We Want to Hear from You!
Reach out with any questions or concerns you may have and we’ll be happy to connect you with a graduate admission specialist.