Area Studies at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in area studies earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa Compares for Area Studies
All 70 colleges reporting area studies 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 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $96,976 | $92,301 | #1 | $43,831 |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $96,884 | $92,213 | #2 | $41,479 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $79,449 | $84,784 | #3 | $50,637 |
| 4 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $75,966 | $80,732 | #5 | $45,315 |
| 5 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $75,832 | $81,354 | #4 | $35,304 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $75,563 | $71,920 | #8 | $40,811 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,230 | $80,662 | #6 | $44,096 |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $75,205 | $77,852 | #7 | $33,549 |
| 9 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $73,229 | $65,929 | #13 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $70,366 | $64,028 | #17 | $50,728 |
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| 62 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #52 | $39,814 |
| 63 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $43,806 | $39,858 | #65 | $26,020 |
| 64 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $43,501 | $38,307 | #66 | $38,595 |
| 65 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $43,083 | $45,318 | #56 | $19,426 |
| 66 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $41,818 | $38,052 | #67 | $23,149 |
| 67 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $40,623 | $37,364 | #68 | $33,103 |
| 68 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $39,039 | $35,523 | #69 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,426 one year after graduating and $43,083 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for area studies?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, University of Iowa ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for area studies ($56,625), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.