Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,163 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $33,738 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,201 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,124 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,575 |
| $110k and up | $41,981 |
| All families (average) | $31,320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $61,726 | +$24,596 | clears the bar | $5,639 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,940 | +$24,810 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $99,896 | +$62,766 | clears the bar | $27,006 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,717 | +$13,587 | clears the bar | $25,875 | 1.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,400 | +$25,270 | clears the bar | $26,478 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $64,996 | +$27,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,033 | +$46,903 | clears the bar | $27,726 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,166 | +$19,036 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,752 | +$23,622 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,368 | +$29,238 | clears the bar | $23,807 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $35,188 | -$1,942 | falls short | $24,874 | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | $64,279 | +$27,149 | clears the bar | $7,400 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 34% 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.