# University of Iowa: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,791
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,200 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,269 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in IA: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (8 colleges, $54,855): +$6,345
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,599

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,200 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 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 4.5 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | $63,832 | not reported | $18,846 | 62% |
| University of Iowa | $61,200 | $25,269 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Grinnell College | $59,638 | not reported | $17,648 | 88% |
| Iowa State University | $54,889 | $28,623 | $18,589 | 75% |
| Luther College | $54,821 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $51,712 | $26,400 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Grand View University | $49,263 | $25,973 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Simpson College | $46,237 | $27,000 | $21,936 | 63% |

## 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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