Allen College
Waterloo, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 261 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 13 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,177 | +$36,047 | clears the bar | $16,887 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $125,589 | +$88,459 | clears the bar | $42,409 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $69,234 | +$32,104 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,658 | +$19,528 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $71,677 | +$34,547 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $68,742 | +$31,612 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.