Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 798 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,875 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,390 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,883 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,345 |
| $110k and up | $21,560 |
| All families (average) | $18,504 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,092 | +$81,962 | clears the bar | $53,964 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,619 | +$43,489 | clears the bar | $20,313 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,485 | +$25,355 | clears the bar | $22,742 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,390 | +$3,260 | clears the bar | $24,998 | 7.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,814 | +$8,684 | clears the bar | $25,791 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $134,116 | +$96,986 | clears the bar | $50,402 | 0.5 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $58,181 | +$21,051 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | $54,991 | +$17,861 | clears the bar | $16,683 | 0.9 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $55,280 | +$18,150 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 49% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.