Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.9%
- Retention Rate
- 84.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $55,177
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,691
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $209/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $71,643 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $68,666 | $27,038 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $64,493 | |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $63,997 | $18,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $60,771 | $19,829 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $60,399 | $22,770 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $58,673 | $22,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $57,657 | |
| Statistics. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Mathematics. | Master | $55,151 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $55,151 | $29,955 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $52,908 | $18,750 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $52,107 |
Outcomes Overview
UNI graduates earn a median of $55,177 ten years after graduation, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a healthy 36% with median debt of $19,691. Monthly loan payments of $209 represent about 4.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's strong teacher education programs feed into Iowa's public schools, where starting salaries average around $40,000 but offer job security and pension benefits. Business graduates often stay in Iowa's corporate sector or start their own ventures. With 97.8% of graduates finding employment and loan payments that won't crush budgets, UNI delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.