Allen College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Waterloo, Iowa with 261 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Allen College tuition, cost and net price
Allen College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $74,338 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Allen College majors and what graduates earn
Allen College awarded bachelor's degrees in 5 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($73,177).
All 5 majors at Allen College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 112 | $74,963 | $73,177 | $15,000 |
| Medical lab science | 10 | $63,401 | $71,677 | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 6 | n/a | $68,742 | n/a |
| Public health | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Allen College
7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 7 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Master's | 28 | $114,646 | $45,309 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 12 | $68,187 | $69,832 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Allen College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 13 | $58,405 | $56,658 | n/a |
Students and location
- 261 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 92% women, 7.7% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
How much do Allen College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $74,338 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.