Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,994 undergraduates
Of 31 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,715 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,774 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,720 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,041 |
| $110k and up | $23,805 |
| All families (average) | $20,942 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,858 | +$28,728 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,945 | +$8,815 | clears the bar | $27,292 | 3.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,345 | +$39,215 | clears the bar | $21,155 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,877 | +$13,747 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $94,026 | +$56,896 | clears the bar | $39,872 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,461 | +$11,331 | clears the bar | $28,337 | 2.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,645 | +$26,515 | clears the bar | $26,284 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $47,790 | +$10,660 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,767 | +$19,637 | clears the bar | $30,701 | 1.6 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,706 | +$27,576 | clears the bar | $29,125 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $56,511 | +$19,381 | clears the bar | $30,822 | 1.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $52,322 | +$15,192 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 1.2 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $69,986 | +$32,856 | clears the bar | $48,284 | 1.5 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $70,924 | +$33,794 | clears the bar | $50,069 | 1.5 yrs |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $70,374 | +$33,244 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 31 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.