Grand View University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Grand View University at a glance

• 1,486

  students enrolled

• 477

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,774

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,800

• $47,582

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,824

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Grand View University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Polk County, where the college is.

• 500

  open professional jobs

• 55

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  39 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Polk County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $81,621

  median household income

  Polk County

• 45%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (93 open), sales (59 open), operations (63 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (34 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: Principal Financial Group (30), OpenLoop (19), Olsson (17), American Equity (15), GPAC (15), LCS (14), Rolling Green Village (14), Deere John Capital (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (93), Finance (93), Operations (63), Sales (59), Human Resources (34), Data & Analytics (25). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Central Iowa LWDA.

• IowaWORKS Center - Des MoinesDes Moines · 515-281-9619 · 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 4:30pm Wed

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Grand View University?

Grand View University enrolls about 1,486 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Des Moines, Iowa. It awards about 477 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Grand View University?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Grand View University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,582 six years after entry and $52,824 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Grand View University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Grand View University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Grand View University?

500 open professional jobs are listed in Polk County, 55 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Principal Financial Group has the most openings.