Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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
16
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$201,123
Across Iowa programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,954
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Upper Iowa University
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$21,583 | $52,336 | $48,422 | $25,641 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Buena Vista University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$54,990 | $51,571 | $52,490 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Iowa State University
Grad rate: 75.0% |
-$86,559 | $44,050 | $23,309 | $25,425 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Loras College
Grad rate: 68.8% |
-$113,150 | $47,841 | $48,380 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Wartburg College
Grad rate: 67.0% |
-$129,568 | $47,888 | $61,832 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$140,549 | $41,986 | $26,883 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Northern Iowa
Grad rate: 66.3% |
-$161,703 | $39,759 | $21,627 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Simpson College
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$184,838 | $46,368 | $58,937 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Dordt University
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$228,988 | $40,495 | $49,722 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Briar Cliff University
Grad rate: 45.8% |
-$259,722 | $40,775 | $49,693 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Coe College
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$272,718 | $43,123 | $64,682 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Grand View University
Grad rate: 54.0% |
-$274,855 | $39,312 | $46,188 | $26,921 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Graceland University-Lamoni
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$275,550 | $39,415 | $46,850 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Central College
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$275,618 | $37,077 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
University of Dubuque
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$322,846 | $37,930 | $51,060 | $27,560 | 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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