Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
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 Upper Iowa University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th percentile among similar 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 Upper Iowa University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,224 | $76,345 | -14% | #853 of 966 | #825 | $21,155 |
| Public Administration | $61,104 | $70,374 | +8% | #11 of 47 | #11 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $49,916 | $66,931 | +14% | #77 of 275 | #63 | $28,939 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,854 | $65,858 | -4% | #540 of 1176 | #435 | $26,250 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $49,106 | $64,706 | -5% | #122 of 187 | #107 | $29,125 |
| Biology | $43,311 | $64,110 | +12% | #215 of 841 | #125 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,860 | $63,736 | -24% | #411 of 452 | #396 | $17,586 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,152 | $63,645 | -16% | #645 of 796 | #606 | $26,284 |
| Social Sciences | $56,221 | $57,430 | +8% | #28 of 87 | #14 | $23,274 |
| Criminology | $43,170 | $56,767 | +2% | #51 of 113 | #30 | $30,701 |
| Marketing | $52,313 | $54,858 | -21% | #461 of 516 | #447 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $42,183 | $50,877 | +0% | #468 of 1027 | #299 | $25,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $44,304 | $49,098 | -3% | #117 of 177 | #107 | $27,812 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $49,002 | -10% | #441 of 610 | #405 | $25,000 |
| Human Services | $39,389 | $48,461 | +-0% | #53 of 94 | #30 | $28,337 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,739 | $47,790 | -7% | #259 of 345 | #249 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,802 | $45,945 | -3% | #441 of 680 | #420 | $27,292 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $34,347 | $41,765 | -24% | #260 of 265 | #250 | $14,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,122 | $41,109 | -20% | #261 of 299 | #250 | $20,500 |
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.
The Upper Iowa University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $177,428
- Avg rent near campus: $873/mo — vs ~$509/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 50662 (6.4% cap, Oelwein)
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🏆 Where Upper Iowa University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Room | $4,584 | |
| Board | $5,140 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $34,022 | $34,022 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from Upper Iowa University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology