Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church. As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton's education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students' lives and to the promotion of justice. Creighton exists for students and learning. Members of the Creighton community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief and religious worship.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $2.6M
- Bonus
- $500k
- Other
- $37k
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $958k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $73
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $925k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $813k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $762
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $619k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $523k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $7
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $440k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $138
- Benefits
- $39k
- Base
- $425k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $289k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $138
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $265k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $138
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $274k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $258
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $218k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $258
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $20k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $258
- Benefits
- $1k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Coach Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $2.6M | $500k | $37k | $35k | $3.2M $3.6M |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $958k | — | $73 | $22k | $1M $1.1M |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $925k | — | $23k | $8k | $979k $1.1M |
Dean, School of Medicine Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $813k | — | $762 | $18k | $852k $941k |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $619k | — | $23k | $18k | $684k $755k |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $523k | — | $7 | $21k | $562k $621k |
Provost Officer (Unspecified) | $440k | — | $138 | $39k | $502k $554k |
Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $425k | — | $23k | $2k | $472k $522k |
General Counsel/secretary Secretary (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $333k | — | $22k | $17k | $395k $436k |
Vice President, University Relations Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $289k | — | $138 | $23k | $334k $369k |
Dean, Pharmacy and Health Professions Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $265k | — | $138 | $23k | $307k $339k |
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $274k | — | $258 | $1k | $294k $325k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | — | $23k | $13k | $287k $317k |
Former Key Employee Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | $218k | — | $258 | $20k | $254k $281k |
Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $177k | — | $20k | $16k | $228k $252k |
Associate Vice President, Facilities Management Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $200k | — | $258 | $1k | $215k $238k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 45 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Creighton University equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 10%
from 2022
From $2.9M in 2022 to $3.2M in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
- Key Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Creighton University
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of Creighton University earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of Creighton University received $3,219,255 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at Creighton University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at Creighton University falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Creighton University equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Creighton University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Creighton University reported $750.2M in total revenue and $649.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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