Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa · Private, for-profit · 1,827 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,448 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,378 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,045 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,244 |
| $110k and up | $23,667 |
| All families (average) | $19,693 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,173 | +$39,043 | clears the bar | $32,862 | 0.8 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $83,151 | +$46,021 | clears the bar | $18,699 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,357 | +$26,227 | clears the bar | $21,535 | 0.8 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $76,520 | +$39,390 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,184 | +$13,054 | clears the bar | $20,637 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's Degree | $100,060 | +$62,930 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $94,822 | +$57,692 | clears the bar | $28,125 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $46,923 | +$9,793 | clears the bar | $22,301 | 2.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $54,289 | +$17,159 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,592 | +$34,462 | clears the bar | $18,248 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,473 | +$12,343 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Associate's Degree | $90,602 | +$53,472 | clears the bar | $11,200 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,228 | +$12,098 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $53,549 | +$16,419 | clears the bar | $20,062 | 1.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.