All UIU majors by area
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Education · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $55,854 | $65,858 | $34,453 |
| Human Resources | $49,106 | $64,706 | $41,006 |
| Finance | $48,860 | $63,736 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $54,152 | $63,645 | $37,608 |
| Marketing | $52,313 | $54,858 | $31,000 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,224 | $76,345 | $35,004 |
| Health Administration | $49,916 | $66,931 | $46,649 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $49,002 | $25,641 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $43,311 | $64,110 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,347 | $41,765 | $22,251 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $44,304 | $49,098 | $35,455 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,739 | $47,790 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,802 | $45,945 | $37,646 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $31,122 | $41,109 | $39,780 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UIU students earn a median $52,766 ten years after starting college, more than 30% of Iowa colleges we cover. 34% graduate within six years.
UIU majors questions
How many majors does UIU offer?
Upper Iowa University offers 40 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at UIU?
Nursing graduates from Upper Iowa University earn a median $76,345 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,004.
Which UIU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $41,109 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Upper Iowa University overview