# University of Northern Iowa: Economics (bachelor's)

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,314
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,905 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,169 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in IA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (5 colleges, $76,746): -$4,841
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,584

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,905 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 | $10,863 | $47,797 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 2.3 years |

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

## Economics at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College | $110,724 | $16,950 | $17,648 | 88% |
| Drake University | $88,638 | not reported | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $76,746 | $22,407 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Iowa State University | $75,355 | $23,414 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $71,905 | $17,169 | $15,901 | 68% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,440 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $64,000 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $66,390 IA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $82,050 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $95,830 IA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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