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Economics Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 321 students earned their Economics degrees in IA.

An Economics major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Iowa

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 307
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.9%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Iowa

There are 8,060 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $87,530, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,599 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,025 a year.

#7

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,644. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. 55% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Luther College

Decorah
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,538. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,571 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Economics Careers in IA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $54,090
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Survey Researchers 7% $0
Managers 6% $90,210
Economists 0% $85,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Political Science & Government 406
Sociology 237
Criminology 213
Anthropology 103
International Relations & Security 75
Geography & Cartography 45
General Social Sciences 36
Other Social Sciences 16

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