Is Buena Vista University worth it?
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Storm Lake, Iowa (small town). It awarded 705 degrees in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, curriculum and instruction and counselor education and guidance services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,622
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,318
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,156
Average net price
$18,846
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
705
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,366
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,138 | $45,185 | 130 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,834 | $45,573 | 89 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,559 | $44,755 | 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,385 | $58,440 | 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $53,280 | $63,454 | 63 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,226 | $63,950 | 51 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $49,397 | $58,059 | 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $57,228 | $61,710 | 38 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,972 | $55,330 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,641 | $53,736 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $38,356 | $49,281 | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $44,551 | $48,048 | 23 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $49,323 | $62,389 | 20 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $48,810 | N/A | 19 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $49,099 | $58,540 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 80 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 60 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 36 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 22 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | Master's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Buena Vista 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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