Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,597 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 91 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,597 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,083 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,079 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,113 |
| $110k and up | $29,940 |
| All families (average) | $25,807 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,531 | +$6,401 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 3.4 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $72,314 | +$35,184 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $78,118 | +$40,988 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,190 | +$29,060 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,869 | +$37,739 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,629 | +$40,499 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $43,944 | +$6,814 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $62,171 | +$25,041 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.