# University of Iowa: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,612
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,411 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,738 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (4 colleges, $63,679): +$18,732
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,154

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,411 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 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 2.4 years |

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

## Mathematics at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $82,411 | $21,738 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Simpson College | $65,097 | not reported | $21,936 | 63% |
| Iowa State University | $62,261 | $22,942 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $44,407 | $19,723 | $15,901 | 68% |

## 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
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $72,120 Iowa City, IA, $95,830 IA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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

## 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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