Luther College

Decorah, IA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

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 Analyzed
14
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,426/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
39/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$50,320/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 19% of students receive Pell Grants and 60% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $16,937 $67,748 6.3x
$30K – $48K $17,977 $71,908 5.9x
$48K – $75K $22,180 $88,720 4.8x
$75K – $110K $25,995 $103,980 4.1x
$110K+ $31,047 $124,188 3.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $50,320 $201,280 2.1x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Luther College

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

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