Compare 17 Psychology, General. programs in Iowa. Average earnings: $41,629.
Psychology, General programs produce graduates earning between $33,993 and $48,256—a $14K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in Iowa, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Topping the list, Loras College's Psychology program delivers $48,256 in median earnings from a cohort of 20 graduates. The statewide average sits at $41,629, but the variation tells the real story—regional colleges like Wartburg ($46,928) and Saint Ambrose ($46,127) compete directly with any institution based on actual graduate outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $48,256
Strong outcomes with 92% acceptance rate
12.8% payment burden | Manageable
26.0% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Loras CollegePrivate | $48,256 | 20 | $26,000 | Manageable | $30,983 | High |
| #2 | Wartburg CollegePrivate | $46,928 | 18 | $27,000 | Manageable | $27,152 | High |
| #3 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | $46,127 | 36 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,948 | High |
| #4 | University Of IowaPublic | $45,188 | 273 | $22,500 | Manageable | $27,975 | High |
| #5 | Cornell CollegePrivate | $44,063 | 25 | $27,000 | Manageable | $46,564 | High |
| #6 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | $43,694 | 24 | $26,717 | Manageable | $33,000 | High |
| #7 | $43,640 | 118 | $19,691 | Manageable | $17,670 | High | |
| #8 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $43,336 | 29 | $23,000 | Manageable | $26,000 | High |
| #9 | Simpson CollegePrivate | $43,007 | 21 | $26,000 | Manageable | $23,702 | High |
| #10 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $42,771 | 197 | $22,869 | Manageable | $25,950 | High |
| #11 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | $40,524 | 84 | $25,000 | Challenging | $14,000 | High |
| #12 | Central CollegePrivate | $39,986 | 13 | $26,984 | Challenging | $39,100 | High |
| #13 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | $39,150 | 37 | $22,500 | Challenging | $20,398 | High |
| #14 | Coe CollegePrivate | $37,384 | 38 | $27,000 | High | $30,674 | High |
| #15 | William Penn UniversityPrivate | $35,122 | 26 | $22,415 | Challenging | $15,943 | High |
| #16 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | $34,524 | 71 | $25,000 | High | $12,074 | High |
| #17 | Mount Mercy UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 23 | $23,699 | High | $19,951 | 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.
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