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Wartburg College

P.O. Box 1003, Waverly, IA 50677-0903, USA

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US ranking
position: 1254
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 99.00%
Median alumni salary: $45,643
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1086 SAT, 23 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Wartburg College?

Wartburg College reports an overall graduation rate of 67%, placing it in the top 30% of comparable institutions. The six-year graduation rate mirrors this at 67%, indicating consistent long-term completion among its students. Meanwhile, the four-year graduation rate stands at 54%, ranked in the top 35%, suggesting a solid proportion of students graduate within the traditional timeframe.

When examining graduation rates by gender, female students have a notably higher success rate, with 73% completing their degrees, which ranks in the top 30%. Male students graduate at a rate of 60%, categorized as average and within the top 40%. Retention rates reflect a similar trend, with 80% of students continuing their studies after the first year, a figure considered average and situated in the upper 40% percentile among peer institutions.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wartburg College?

Graduates from Wartburg College experience a wide range of earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Among the reported data, degrees in engineering science lead the pack with average earnings around $60,225, offering the highest return in terms of income. Business-related degrees also present strong financial opportunities, with graduates in accounting and related services earning approximately $55,999 and those in general business or commerce making about $47,367.

Degrees in education yield moderate earnings, with those specializing in teacher education and professional development receiving between $39,368 and $39,779. Students pursuing psychology graduate with median earnings near $36,858, while communication and media studies graduates earn about $32,087. Health and physical education graduates report earnings in the vicinity of $31,030, slightly below the communication field but still competitive compared to many liberal arts disciplines.

On the lower end of the earnings spectrum, biology majors make approximately $26,075 after graduation, which is notably less than the science and business degrees but still represents a solid foundation for students interested in the natural sciences.

Wartburg College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 67%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 54%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 67%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Wartburg College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wartburg College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

112

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

101

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

7714

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

4610

Education

321345

Engineering

11314

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

505

English Language and Literature/Letters

325

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

421557

Mathematics and Statistics

145

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

011

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

21719

Philosophy and Religious Studies

639

Physical Sciences

022

Psychology

19221

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

505

Social Sciences

121325

Visual and Performing Arts

11112

Health Professions and Related Programs

14115

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

183452

History

336

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

9615

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