Is Morningside University worth it?
Morningside University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sioux City, Iowa (small city). It awarded 541 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, special education and teaching and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,956
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,955
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,494
Average net price
$31,320
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
541
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,163
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Master's | $59,541 | $64,279 | 273 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $55,760 | $61,726 | 152 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,637 | $61,940 | 85 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $99,854 | $99,896 | 55 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,397 | $84,033 | 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $48,478 | $50,717 | 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $45,552 | $56,166 | 30 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,620 | $62,400 | 26 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Bachelor's | $48,505 | $66,368 | 25 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $35,188 | N/A | 20 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $60,752 | N/A | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $59,568 | $64,996 | 16 |
| 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 |
| Graphic Communications | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 59 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 40 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 36 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | Master's | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 24 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Morningside 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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