Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,323
41st percentile (60th in IA)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Buena Vista University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Buena Vista University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Buena Vista University$49,323
Upper Iowa University$48,612
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
$19,000$48,612

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Buena Vista University, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.