Briar Cliff University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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624
students enrolled
177
degrees and certificates a year
48%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,907
average net price a year
Tuition $33,369
$48,338
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,475
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 44% | 77 |
| Business & management | 17% | 30 |
| Biological sciences | 12% | 22 |
| Public administration & social work | 7% | 12 |
| Security & protective services | 5% | 8 |
AI and data programs
Briar Cliff University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Briar Cliff University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Woodbury County, where the college is.
28
open professional jobs
4
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Woodbury County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$70,147
median household income
Woodbury County
32%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (10 open), operations (3 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Seaboard Triumph Foods (5), Nexstar Media Group (3), Advance Services (2), Perdue Farms (2), Air National Guard Units (1), Aventure Staffing (1), Builders FirstSource (1), Bushnell University (1).
What they hire for: Sales (10), Finance (6), Operations (3), Human Resources (2), Customer Success (1), Engineering (1). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Iowa Plains Local Workforce Development Area.
- IowaWORKS Center - Sioux CitySioux City · 712-233-9030 · 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University enrolls about 624 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Sioux City, Iowa. It awards about 177 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Briar Cliff University?
- 48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Briar Cliff University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,338 six years after entry and $54,475 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Briar Cliff University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Briar Cliff University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Briar Cliff University?
- 28 open professional jobs are listed in Woodbury County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Seaboard Triumph Foods has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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