Is Briar Cliff University worth it?
Briar Cliff University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sioux City, Iowa (small city). It awarded 216 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, physical therapy and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,017
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,163
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,475
Average net price
$23,907
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
216
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
624
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $74,352 | $78,264 | 56 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $42,935 | $50,315 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,784 | $63,150 | 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,348 | $75,338 | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 27 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Briar Cliff University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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