Compare 5 Business/Commerce, General. programs in Iowa. Average earnings: $53,613.
The highest-earning Business/Commerce, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $32K earnings gap across 5 programs in Iowa, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Mount Mercy University's Business/Commerce program leads with graduates earning $69,779—significantly above the $53,613 state average. Wartburg College follows at $61,080, while Grand View University delivers $51,189. These outcomes reflect program quality, not school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mount Mercy UniversityPrivate | $69,779 | 51 | $23,699 | Excellent | $19,951 | Manageable |
| #2 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $61,080 | 49 | $27,000 | Good | $27,152 | Challenging |
| #3 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | $51,189 | 43 | $22,500 | Good | $20,398 | Challenging |
| #4 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | $48,810 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,074 | Challenging |
| #5 | Dordt UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 16 | $21,500 | Challenging | $18,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
