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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Dubuque$40,329
Iowa State University$47,559$47,774$19,0000.40
Wartburg College$45,677$48,082$27,0000.59
Morningside University$45,552$43,702$28,0000.61
Simpson College$44,872$42,666$27,0000.60
University of Iowa$44,715$46,195$25,0000.56
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Iowa State University
Ames
$10,497$47,559$19,000
Wartburg College
Waverly
$51,040$45,677$27,000
Morningside University
Sioux City
$38,190$45,552$28,000
Simpson College
Indianola
$46,212$44,872$27,000
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$10,964$44,715$25,000

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 University of Dubuque, approximately 40% 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.