Grand View University
Des Moines, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,486 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,512 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,773 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,254 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,414 |
| $110k and up | $24,601 |
| All families (average) | $21,774 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,875 | +$17,745 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,126 | +$26,996 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,409 | +$12,279 | clears the bar | $25,818 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,047 | +$35,917 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,798 | +$10,668 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 2.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,234 | +$30,104 | clears the bar | $22,807 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,010 | +$27,880 | clears the bar | $22,019 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,906 | +$29,776 | clears the bar | $24,698 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,906 | +$19,776 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $49,263 | +$12,133 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $41,210 | +$4,080 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 4.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $49,976 | +$12,846 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,106 | +$6,976 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 3.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,944 | +$4,814 | clears the bar | $21,502 | 4.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,623 | +$29,493 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.