Iowa · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Iowa, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
37
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
966
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,709
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
13
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,533
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,560
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Upper Iowa University
Fayette Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$42,1837734%$22,697$41,478
2Waldorf University
Forest City Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$41,1937721%$22,328$29,136
3Coe College
Cedar Rapids Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$37,0721866%$18,153$27,000
4Buena Vista University
Storm Lake Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,5592562%$17,609$32,500
5William Penn University
Oskaloosa Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,1222333%$21,533$27,443
6Grand View University
Des Moines Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,7093454%$20,840$28,200
7Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,5361758%$23,054$26,882
8Iowa State University
Ames Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,15522175%$23,121
9University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,6739268%$22,500
10Saint Ambrose University
Davenport Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,6273361%$21,680$25,190

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Iowa

Jobs in Iowa
760
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$102,560
median $98,580
Best-paying metro
$105,420
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$102,560 avg · 760 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$83,980 avg · 360 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$36,590 avg · 150 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
$104,670 avg · 80 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Iowa.

Which Psychology program in Iowa has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Upper Iowa University tops the list at $42,183. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Iowa?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Iowa is $102,560 (median $98,580), across about 760 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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