Compare 20 Risk Management. programs in Iowa. Average earnings: $57,196.
Risk Management programs produce graduates earning between $40,737 and $73,716—a $33K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 20 ranked programs in Iowa, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Drake University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $73,716, while the state average sits at $57,196. Iowa State University follows at $68,354 with a much larger cohort of 360 students, and University of Iowa rounds out the top three at $66,009—proving that multiple Iowa programs deliver strong outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Drake University graduates borrow $23,000 and face just a 6.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. All three top programs achieve excellent affordability ratings, with student loan payments taking a minimal bite out of post-graduation income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $73,716 | 22 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $68,354 | 360 | $22,869 | Excellent | $25,950 | Manageable |
| #3 | University Of IowaPublic | $66,009 | 257 | $22,500 | Excellent | $27,975 | Manageable |
| #4 | Coe CollegePrivate | $64,694 | 59 | $27,000 | Good | $30,674 | Challenging |
| #5 | William Penn UniversityPrivate | $62,162 | 34 | $22,415 | Excellent | $15,943 | Manageable |
| #6 | $61,468 | 174 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Simpson CollegePrivate | $61,369 | 48 | $26,000 | Good | $23,702 | Challenging |
| #8 | Briar Cliff UniversityPrivate | $60,580 | 25 | $23,250 | Good | $19,260 | Manageable |
| #9 | Central CollegePrivate | $59,727 | 33 | $26,984 | Good | $39,100 | High |
| #10 | Graceland University-LamoniPrivate | $59,007 | 41 | $21,212 | Excellent | $16,646 | Manageable |
| #11 | Luther CollegePrivate | $57,105 | 37 | $27,000 | Good | $40,923 | High |
| #12 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | $55,688 | 21 | $26,717 | Good | $33,000 | High |
| #13 | University Of DubuquePrivate | $55,640 | 77 | $25,750 | Good | $21,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | $55,601 | 203 | $25,000 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable |
| #15 | Morningside UniversityPrivate | $52,621 | 75 | $26,028 | Good | $14,032 | Challenging |
| #16 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | $50,856 | 17 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,948 | High |
| #17 | Mount Mercy UniversityPrivate | $49,434 | 33 | $23,699 | Manageable | $19,951 | Challenging |
| #18 | Buena Vista UniversityPrivate | $47,951 | 50 | $25,000 | Manageable | $12,074 | Challenging |
| #19 | Northwestern CollegePrivate | $41,193 | 38 | $23,249 | Manageable | $18,000 | High |
| #20 | Loras CollegePrivate | $40,737 | 25 | $26,000 | Challenging | $30,983 | 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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