University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa · Public · 7,529 undergraduates
Of 59 programs with reported earnings, 57 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,863 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,751 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,099 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,740 |
| $110k and up | $18,706 |
| All families (average) | $15,901 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,885 | +$8,755 | clears the bar | $23,200 | 2.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,172 | +$44,042 | clears the bar | $18,770 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $74,838 | +$37,708 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $50,144 | +$13,014 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,829 | +$16,699 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $87,003 | +$49,873 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $50,629 | +$13,499 | clears the bar | $15,388 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,391 | +$25,261 | clears the bar | $20,720 | 0.8 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,629 | +$17,499 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,834 | +$22,704 | clears the bar | $25,795 | 1.1 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,757 | +$35,627 | clears the bar | $16,661 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $51,712 | +$14,582 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,509 | +$23,379 | clears the bar | $17,537 | 0.8 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $49,794 | +$12,664 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $64,303 | +$27,173 | clears the bar | $29,955 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 59 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.