Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Graceland University-Lamoni
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $40,400* | $33,397 | — | — |
| Simpson College | $43,635* | — | $27,000 | 0.62 |
| Luther College | $42,926* | $46,160 | $27,000 | 0.63 |
| University of Iowa | $40,791* | $50,705 | $25,269 | 0.62 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $40,009* | $35,027 | $26,400 | 0.66 |
| Grand View University | $39,996* | $45,838 | $25,973 | 0.65 |
| National Median | $36,340* | — | $27,000 | 0.74 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson College Indianola | $46,212 | $43,635 | $27,000 |
| Luther College Decorah | $50,320 | $42,926 | $27,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $10,964 | $40,791 | $25,269 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $40,009 | $26,400 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $33,450 | $39,996 | $25,973 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.