Is Luther College worth it?
Luther College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Decorah, Iowa (small town). It awarded 343 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,759
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,033
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,850
Average net price
$23,097
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
343
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,379
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $42,926 | $54,821 | 519 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,491 | $68,510 | 59 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $45,367 | $50,947 | 57 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,533 | $77,569 | 57 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,359 | $63,998 | 38 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $45,691 | $50,164 | 33 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $63,760 | N/A | 26 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $42,012 | $52,905 | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $21,358 | $53,510 | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,302 | $56,469 | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $38,490 | $46,116 | 19 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $30,372 | $47,660 | 19 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,068 | $75,341 | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $19,239 | $52,296 | 18 |
| Information Science/Studies | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Music Pedagogy | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Music, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for Luther College. 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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