Mathematics at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in mathematics earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 69 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $82,492 | $78,515 | #89 | $47,822 |
| 70 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $82,450 | $91,424 | #35 | $47,529 |
| 71 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $82,419 | $83,821 | #62 | $47,918 |
| 72 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $82,411 | $86,686 | #53 | $60,612 |
| 73 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $82,191 | $82,675 | #67 | $25,241 |
| 74 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $81,941 | $77,991 | #92 | $53,223 |
| 75 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $81,909 | $87,409 | #50 | $52,921 |
Other Mathematics Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $85,628 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,612 one year after graduating and $82,411 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Iowa ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.