Median Debt
$27,000
2% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Social Work bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Loras College$27,000
Briar Cliff University$42,935$37,5640.87
Grand View University$40,736$25,8370.63
University of Iowa$39,285$46,843$25,1800.64
Mount Mercy University$37,303$44,621$25,6770.69
University of Northern Iowa$37,257$41,868$22,8470.61
National Median$37,296$26,3620.71

Other Social Work Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City
$35,534$42,935$37,564
Grand View University
Des Moines
$33,450$40,736$25,837
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$10,964$39,285$25,180
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids
$39,070$37,303$25,677
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$9,728$37,257$22,847

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 Loras College, approximately 25% 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.