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Luther College

Decorah, IA luther.edu 1,454 students

Luther College is set in the scenic Driftless Area of northeast Iowa, offering a blend of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. The college maintains a strong connection to its Norwegian heritage, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere. Known for its music programs, Luther attracts students interested in both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. The historic upper campus contributes to a sense of tradition and place.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,426
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$50,320
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Luther College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 60% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $22,827, roughly 55% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,937 $67,748
$30K – $48K $17,977 $71,908
$48K – $75K $22,180 $88,720
$75K – $110K $25,995 $103,980
$110K+ $31,047 $124,188
Sticker price (no aid) $50,320 $201,280
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Luther College

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
74
$63,760/yr Very High 4.8x
Nursing Compare across schools →
69
$75,533/yr High 2.7x
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$60,068/yr Very High 3.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
53
$49,491/yr High 2.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
47
$45,691/yr High 1.4x
Music Compare across schools →
32
$45,367/yr High 1.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$42,012/yr High 1.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
28
$42,926/yr Low 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
27
$29,359/yr High 2.1x
English Compare across schools →
26
$38,490/yr Very High 1.2x
Social Work Compare across schools →
26
$30,372/yr Moderate 0.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
25
$30,302/yr High 1.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →
24
$21,358/yr Very High 1.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
21
$19,239/yr High -0.0x