About Parker University
Parker University (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic) is named for its late founder, Dr. James William Parker. For five decades, Dr. Parker’s passion, skills, and love were directed completely toward chiropractic – from the day he began recuperating from childhood illnesses through chiropractic adjustments until his death in 1997. In the late 1970s, at the urging of his colleagues, Dr. Jim Parker helped establish and fund Parker College of Chiropractic and consented to lend his name to the school. These colleagues felt students could benefit from Dr. Parker’s unique success, his healing techniques, his philosophy, and his business training, which was not included in the traditional chiropractic curriculum. Parker College was chartered by the State of Texas on March 8, 1978. Today Parker University is dedicated to providing students with a culture of lifelong learning, research, and service.
Parker University offers associate’s degrees, a doctoral degree, and a certificate onsite at the Texas campus, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in topics related to healthcare management and information technology. Associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are offered online, as well as a certificate. Parker University online degrees are flexible and convenient. Earn an online degree and a paycheck simultaneously.
Accreditation & Licensing
Parker University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 787 ; Graduate: 1,980Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 56% ; Graduate: 11%Graduation Rate:
72%Transfer Rate:
5%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$42,091Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$12,288Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
95%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$9,011Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Parker University is located in Texas
Texas at a Glance:
Top Majors in Texas:
Top Incentives in Texas:
- TEXAS Grant: Up to $5,195 annually
Top Career Pathways in Texas:
- Entry Level: Project Engineer ($75,000)
- Mid Level: Operations Manager ($120,000)
- Senior Level: Energy Director ($180,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: PE, PMP