Statistics at Graceland University-Lamoni

A statistics degree from Graceland operates in a tight financial window. With estimated debt around $16,875—notably lower than both the national median of $20,150 and Iowa's $22,018—students here appear to carry less burden than peers elsewhere. The estimated first-year earnings of roughly $59,718 translate to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, meaning graduates would owe less than three months' salary, which falls within manageable territory.

The uncertainty here matters, though. These figures come from national benchmarks for statistics bachelor's programs and similar institutions, not Graceland's actual graduate outcomes. Iowa's statistics programs show considerable spread—University of Iowa graduates reportedly earn $75,000+ while Iowa State sits at $53,000. Where Graceland would land in that range remains unclear. Statistics degrees generally lead to stable analytics and data science careers, but outcomes depend heavily on whether graduates pursue technical roles in tech hubs or remain in Iowa's more modest labor market.

The lower debt load offers breathing room that could offset uncertainty about earnings. If your child lands closer to Iowa State's outcomes, the manageable debt still makes this workable. But given the 83% admission rate and lack of reported data, I'd want concrete answers: Where do Graceland statistics graduates actually work? What companies recruit here? Without that transparency, you're betting on program quality you can't verify against peer schools with documented track records.