Iowa ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 74 institutions in Iowa.
Iowa - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 29 | 24% n=25 | 24% n=25 | 20% n=25 |
| Associate→ | 11 | 91% n=11 | 73% n=11 | 55% n=11 |
| Bachelor→ | 32 | 89% n=28 | 21% n=28 | 7% n=28 |
| Master's→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 74 | 64% n=64 | 31% n=64 | 20% n=64 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 29 | 45% n=22 | 24% n=25 | 16% n=25 |
| Associate→ | 11 | 100% n=11 | 91% n=11 | 45% n=11 |
| Bachelor→ | 32 | 97% n=31 | 18% n=28 | 0% n=28 |
| Master's→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 74 | 80% n=64 | 33% n=64 | 14% n=64 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 21,450 | 91% n=21,325 | 91% n=21,325 | 78% n=21,325 |
| Associate→ | 23,688 | 98% n=23,688 | 81% n=23,688 | 60% n=23,688 |
| Bachelor→ | 114,874 | 97% n=109,578 | 61% n=109,578 | 55% n=109,578 |
| Master's→ | 161 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,534 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 161,707 | 96% n=154,591 | 68% n=154,591 | 59% n=154,591 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 21,450 | 94% n=21,063 | 91% n=21,325 | 70% n=21,325 |
| Associate→ | 23,688 | 100% n=23,688 | 98% n=23,688 | 28% n=23,688 |
| Bachelor→ | 114,874 | 98% n=114,810 | 60% n=109,578 | 0% n=109,578 |
| Master's→ | 161 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1,534 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 161,707 | 98% n=159,561 | 70% n=154,591 | 14% n=154,591 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.