Is Clarke University worth it?
Clarke University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Dubuque, Iowa (small city). It awarded 230 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, physical therapy and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,247
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,490
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,396
Average net price
$24,479
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
230
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
742
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $73,651 | $80,785 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $62,676 | $74,114 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,921 | $75,920 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $107,277 | $100,847 | 31 |
| Social Work | Master's | $46,552 | $56,897 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,204 | $48,048 | 25 |
| Education, General | Master's | $52,043 | $53,412 | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,013 | $42,853 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,714 | $54,384 | 19 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Graduate certificate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Social Work | Master's | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 17 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for Clarke 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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