Is Grand View University worth it?
Grand View University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Des Moines, Iowa (midsize city). It awarded 468 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, registered nursing and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,038
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,521
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,824
Average net price
$21,774
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
468
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
1,486
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $64,042 | $73,047 | 74 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $36,495 | $54,875 | 65 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $51,251 | $64,126 | 64 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $40,750 | $44,106 | 43 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,299 | $67,234 | 39 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $46,547 | $49,409 | 38 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $45,175 | $56,906 | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,709 | $47,798 | 30 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $45,057 | $65,010 | 29 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,917 | $58,176 | 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $26,996 | $41,944 | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $39,996 | $49,263 | 20 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $56,692 | $66,906 | 20 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $40,736 | $41,210 | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $49,976 | N/A | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Education, General | Master's | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 23 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 21 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 16 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 15 |
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Sources: federal figures for Grand View 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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