# University of Northern Iowa: Real Estate (bachelor's)

Cedar Falls, IA. IPEDS 154095, CIP 52.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-iowa/majors/real-estate

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,866
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,592 (U.S. median for this major: $84,075 across 24 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $21,016)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$483

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,592 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 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,751 | $51,704 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,099 | $62,036 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,740 | $78,056 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,706 | $82,306 | 1.8 years |

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

## Real Estate at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | $83,592 | $23,125 | $15,901 | 68% |

## 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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