by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Iowa is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #125 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at Iowa earn a median of $66,230 a year. This is lower than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, economics graduates take on a median debt of $22,407 in student loans. This is lower than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at University of Iowa.