Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Iowa, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Iowa
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $75,095 | $123,676 | +34% | #6 of 50 | #4 | $20,411 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,340 | $97,329 | -1% | #73 of 158 | #61 | $26,990 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $70,686 | $97,208 | -3% | #153 of 258 | #114 | $24,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $75,699 | $95,347 | -3% | #55 of 94 | #48 | $21,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,373 | $92,767 | +22% | #93 of 796 | #56 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $70,324 | $91,720 | +6% | #46 of 126 | #41 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,732 | $89,078 | -3% | #211 of 318 | #136 | $22,922 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,199 | $88,264 | -4% | #208 of 459 | #188 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,965 | $88,229 | +6% | #119 of 452 | #87 | $22,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $58,144 | $86,894 | -7% | #95 of 118 | #63 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,313 | $83,350 | -4% | #142 of 233 | #101 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $60,612 | $82,411 | +18% | #72 of 309 | #53 | $21,000 |
| Marketing | $52,895 | $81,994 | +18% | #62 of 516 | #39 | $23,250 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,228 | — | — | — | — | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,368 | $78,836 | -11% | #769 of 966 | #717 | $17,734 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,945 | $77,659 | +14% | #37 of 187 | #31 | $21,275 |
| Economics | $50,223 | $76,746 | -7% | #202 of 368 | #149 | $20,486 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,373 | $68,601 | -3% | #127 of 253 | #130 | $24,949 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $38,584 | $67,760 | +22% | #30 of 207 | #17 | $21,761 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,264 | $67,605 | -1% | #457 of 1176 | #361 | $21,399 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $21,969 | $66,377 | +13% | #33 of 215 | #21 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,133 | $65,923 | +4% | #187 of 565 | #123 | $21,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $29,991 | $65,072 | -1% | #56 of 110 | #36 | $21,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,998 | $61,732 | +13% | #95 of 610 | #77 | $22,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,791 | $61,200 | +15% | #76 of 476 | #52 | $21,886 |
| Criminology | $38,520 | $60,947 | +10% | #22 of 113 | #13 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,647 | $60,737 | +8% | #156 of 660 | #84 | $22,850 |
| Biology | $34,813 | $60,450 | +6% | #319 of 841 | #236 | $22,875 |
| Chemistry | $44,847 | $60,227 | -8% | #158 of 209 | #143 | $25,650 |
| Dance | $30,353 | $60,188 | +51% | #1 of 58 | #1 | $21,500 |
| Geography and Cartography | $45,566 | $59,578 | +3% | #48 of 117 | #36 | $19,572 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $35,650 | $59,071 | +7% | #78 of 265 | #41 | $23,875 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $37,103 | $57,098 | +12% | #11 of 63 | #8 | $25,000 |
| Journalism | $34,743 | $56,933 | +1% | #84 of 187 | #46 | $23,957 |
| Philosophy | — | $56,786 | +4% | #45 of 86 | #29 | $25,385 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $28,746 | $54,530 | -1% | #136 of 225 | #102 | $23,250 |
| Sociology | — | $54,464 | +3% | #177 of 462 | #99 | $23,250 |
| Social Work | $39,285 | $52,451 | +1% | #192 of 420 | #143 | $22,427 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,116 | $51,679 | +6% | #200 of 576 | #101 | $20,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,015 | $51,338 | +8% | #198 of 680 | #145 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $33,057 | $51,031 | +1% | #457 of 1027 | #288 | $22,312 |
| Music | $39,121 | $50,180 | +17% | #60 of 268 | #49 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26,147 | $47,892 | +9% | #51 of 144 | #29 | $24,116 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $28,140 | $47,421 | -21% | #75 of 87 | #68 | $21,814 |
| History | $33,117 | $46,819 | -8% | #326 of 459 | #275 | $21,379 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $46,063 | -11% | #81 of 103 | #61 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,715 | — | — | — | — | $25,225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,008 | $43,192 | +4% | #169 of 423 | #122 | $24,596 |
| Area Studies | $19,426 | $43,083 | -24% | #65 of 70 | #56 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $27,221 | $42,549 | -9% | #137 of 188 | #118 | $24,250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of Iowa Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,596 | $50,559 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,811 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $16,220 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,136 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,711 |
| $110,001+ | $24,580 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology