Maharishi International University
Fairfield, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 922 undergraduates
Of 2 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,269 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,585 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,066 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,954 |
| All families (average) | $14,956 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $139,773 | +$102,643 | clears the bar | $51,091 | 0.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's Degree | $32,294 | -$4,836 | falls short | $62,994 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.