23 colleges · Iowa
Psychology colleges in Iowa
23 colleges in Iowa offer a bachelor's degree in psychology (2 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $38,885 a year after graduating, compared with $37,365 nationally.
All psychology programs in Iowa
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central CollegePella, IA | 17 | $39,912 | $56,941 | $21,500 |
| Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA | 35 | $37,310 | $56,803 | $19,500 |
| Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | 25 | $37,710 | $55,024 | $27,000 |
| Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA | 18 | n/a | $54,384 | $22,875 |
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | 102 | $37,382 | $53,829 | $16,435 |
| Loras CollegeDubuque, IA | 29 | $34,637 | $51,036 | $25,750 |
| Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA | 79 | $40,942 | $50,877 | $27,750 |
| Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA | 62 | $42,540 | $50,184 | $26,000 |
| Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA | 12 | n/a | $49,966 | $26,500 |
| William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA | 26 | $37,544 | $49,929 | $23,337 |
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | 217 | $38,802 | $49,286 | $20,500 |
| Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA | 37 | $38,885 | $47,798 | $21,045 |
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | 35 | $45,648 | $47,706 | $24,188 |
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | 20 | $42,553 | $47,110 | $27,000 |
| Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA | 18 | $45,385 | $45,951 | $25,462 |
| Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA | 36 | $41,311 | $44,755 | $23,377 |
| Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA | 11 | $32,207 | n/a | $24,904 |
| Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA | 10 | n/a | n/a | $24,500 |
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of DubuqueDubuque, IA | 15 | n/a | n/a | $28,115 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Iowa offer psychology?
23 colleges in Iowa awarded bachelor's degrees in psychology in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 2 of them public.
Where do psychology graduates earn the most in Iowa?
Central College, with median earnings of $56,941 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.