Clarke University
Dubuque, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 742 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,405 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,543 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,645 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,890 |
| $110k and up | $24,784 |
| All families (average) | $24,479 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $75,920 | +$38,790 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,384 | +$17,254 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $56,897 | +$19,767 | clears the bar | $35,850 | 1.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $42,853 | +$5,723 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,048 | +$10,918 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,114 | +$36,984 | clears the bar | $26,990 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $73,295 | +$36,165 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $53,412 | +$16,282 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $72,235 | +$35,105 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $100,847 | +$63,717 | clears the bar | $57,264 | 0.9 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $80,785 | +$43,655 | clears the bar | $80,066 | 1.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.