Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,960
22nd percentile
Sample Size
54
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Graceland University-Lamoni graduates compare to all programs nationally

Graceland University-Lamoni graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all education masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Graceland University-Lamoni$49,960$59,568
Mount Mercy University$68,091
Morningside University$59,541$60,776
National Median$57,473

Other Education Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids
$39,070$68,091
Morningside University
Sioux City
$38,190$59,541

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 Graceland University-Lamoni, approximately 45% 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.