Graceland University-Lamoni ranked 32nd for highest coaching salaries among Iowa’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Records indicate that coaches at the university earned an average salary of $27,581, with the top salary reaching $29,466.
The University of Iowa led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, totaling $908,280.
Coaches at Iowa’s post-secondary schools received an average salary of $78,169 in 2024, marking an 11.6% rise from the previous year’s $70,070.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | $908,280 |
| Iowa State University | $804,187 |
| The University of Northern Iowa | $139,211 |
| Drake University | $131,861 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $62,998 |
| The University of Dubuque | $57,893 |
| Upper Iowa University | $56,776 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $50,697 |
| Cornell College | $50,499 |
| Morningside University | $46,841 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
