Economics at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in economics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 221 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $75,479 | $76,740 | #203 | $47,034 |
| 222 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $75,443 | $80,509 | #158 | $58,590 |
| 223 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $75,365 | $68,627 | #276 | $45,309 |
| 224 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $75,355 | $79,264 | #178 | $57,619 |
| 225 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $75,209 | $70,335 | #261 | $46,748 |
| 226 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $75,195 | $65,998 | #298 | — |
| 227 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $75,014 | $79,843 | #168 | $41,519 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,619 one year after graduating and $75,355 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Iowa State University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.