Is Waldorf University worth it?
Waldorf University is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Forest City, Iowa (rural area). It awarded 918 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in occupational safety and health technology, organizational leadership and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$57,654
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,834
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,165
Average net price
$19,693
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
918
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,827
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $64,605 | $76,173 | 168 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $65,908 | $83,151 | 119 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $51,954 | $63,357 | 92 |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's | $97,731 | $100,060 | 70 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $41,193 | $50,184 | 65 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | $66,446 | $76,520 | 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $42,735 | $54,289 | 37 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $46,923 | N/A | 34 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | $76,032 | $90,602 | 31 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $77,897 | $94,822 | 31 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $65,381 | $71,592 | 20 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $49,473 | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 123 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 86 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Fire Services Administration | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 34 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 28 |
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Sources: federal figures for Waldorf University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page