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Economics at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at University of Northern Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Iowa sits in Cedar Falls, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 economics degrees were granted at University of Northern Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Northern Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,358
2 years	$42,682
3 years	$52,540
4 years	$69,146
5 years	$76,060

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Northern Iowa report median earnings of $69,146, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $17,169.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at University of Northern Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Among the 15 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Northern Iowa, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 13% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Northern Iowa

The Economics program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	3
Applied Economics	11
Quantitative Economics	1

Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates

Those who complete Economics program at University of Northern Iowa pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.