Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Iowa by ROI
Colleges in Iowa ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Iowa
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$2,733
Across Iowa programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,353
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
William Penn University
Grad rate: 29.5% |
+$233,844 | $61,842 | $40,749 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mount Mercy University
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$118,978 | $60,703 | $52,436 | $33,583 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$10,252 | $46,864 | $26,883 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Wartburg College
Grad rate: 67.0% |
-$59,478 | $53,215 | $61,832 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Waldorf University
Grad rate: 27.5% |
-$97,750 | $46,542 | $38,035 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Grand View University
Grad rate: 54.0% |
-$201,742 | $42,973 | $46,188 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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