Best Psychology, General Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 20 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,089 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,108 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in IA

$30,108

IA Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in Iowa

Public Schools (3)

$31,854

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (16)

$29,369

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Iowa produce comparable or higher early earnings for Psychology, General graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Psychology, General Schools in Iowa, Ranked by Earnings

Central College

Pella, IA · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 79.0%

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,393

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 73.3%

Luther College

Decorah, IA · Private

$27,536

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,828

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 73.3%

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private

$27,280

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,588

Graduates: 54

Acceptance: 70.7%

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA · Private

$29,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,717

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 68.2%

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public

$33,500

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,766

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 94.4%

Loras College

Dubuque, IA · Private

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,590

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 91.8%

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Public

$31,290

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,834

Graduates: 217

Acceptance: 84.7%

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA · Private

$35,416

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,665

Graduates: 79

Acceptance: 93.4%

#10

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA · For-Profit

$35,954

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,432

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 72.6%

#11

Simpson College

Indianola, IA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,991

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 88.9%

#12

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,693

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 57.0%

#13

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,251

Graduates: 197

Acceptance: 89.1%

#14

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA · Private

$31,423

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,146

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 98.4%

#15

Drake University

Des Moines, IA · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,977

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 64.1%

#16

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,858

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 99.4%

#17

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,097

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 78.8%

#18

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA · Private

$26,160

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,420

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 71.8%

#19

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · Private

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,040

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 80.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in Iowa?

Central College ranks #1 for Psychology, General in Iowa with median graduate earnings of $25,194 within two years of graduation. There are 20 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in Iowa?

Psychology, General graduates in Iowa earn an average of $30,108 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in Iowa?

Grinnell College is the most selective Psychology, General program in Iowa with an acceptance rate of 12.7%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 77.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in Iowa?

In Iowa, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $29,369 vs $31,854 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 16 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Iowa

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,489 Computer Science $67,647 Industrial Engineering $67,486 Chemical Engineering $66,073 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,418 Management Information Systems and Services $61,155 Civil Engineering $60,985 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $59,161

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.