# University of Iowa: History (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,117
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,819 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,978 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in IA: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (7 colleges, $49,313): -$2,494
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,721

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,819 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,316 | $64,940 | 6.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 8.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 9.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 11.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## History at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coe College | $58,240 | not reported | $18,745 | 66% |
| Grinnell College | $54,703 | $17,500 | $17,648 | 88% |
| Iowa State University | $52,934 | $26,007 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $49,313 | $21,776 | $15,901 | 68% |
| University of Iowa | $46,819 | $25,978 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Luther College | $45,737 | not reported | $23,097 | 71% |
| Drake University | $42,256 | not reported | $29,127 | 74% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $62,100 Iowa City, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $100,340 Iowa City, IA, $109,760 IA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Iowa City, IA, $51,740 IA, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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