Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 624 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,764 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,604 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,516 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,156 |
| $110k and up | $27,328 |
| All families (average) | $23,907 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $75,338 | +$38,208 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,150 | +$26,020 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,286 | +$13,156 | clears the bar | $23,923 | 1.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,315 | +$13,185 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $78,264 | +$41,134 | clears the bar | $166,358 | 4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 53% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
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.