# University of Northern Iowa: Public Administration (bachelor's)

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,877
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,307 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in IA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,244

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,307 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 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 3.8 years |

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

## Public Administration at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | $70,374 | $31,000 | $20,942 | 34% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $58,307 | $27,000 | $15,901 | 68% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $82,400 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $87,690 IA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $92,100 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $99,280 IA, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $59,820 Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, $65,940 IA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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