Loras College
Dubuque, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,083 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,479 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,033 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,624 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,233 |
| $110k and up | $23,039 |
| All families (average) | $20,716 |
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 | $57,233 | +$20,103 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,266 | +$28,136 | clears the bar | $26,510 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,172 | +$10,042 | clears the bar | $25,587 | 2.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,789 | +$13,659 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,036 | +$13,906 | clears the bar | $26,173 | 1.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,811 | +$37,681 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,989 | +$41,859 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,010 | +$31,880 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $44,795 | +$7,665 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,411 | +$23,281 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $62,087 | +$24,957 | clears the bar | $26,290 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $44,741 | +$7,611 | clears the bar | $20,876 | 2.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $61,901 | +$24,771 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.