Economics at University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of Northern Iowa graduates in economics earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Iowa 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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| 243 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,304 | $63,460 | #315 | $51,464 |
| 244 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $72,170 | $76,095 | #208 | $42,508 |
| 245 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $72,119 | $74,851 | #221 | $30,432 |
| 246 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $71,905 | $75,635 | #216 | $49,314 |
| 247 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $71,874 | $75,783 | #213 | — |
| 248 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $71,821 | $73,021 | #240 | $46,416 |
| 249 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $71,817 | $76,367 | #205 | $46,137 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Iowa economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,314 one year after graduating and $71,905 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Iowa rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Northern Iowa ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #216 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Northern Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,169.
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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.