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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · Public · General
University of Northern Iowa is a public institution in Cedar Falls, IA. With a 94% admission rate and 1,210 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,599 students, offers 43 programs with earnings data, and has a 66% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
94%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,210
Enrollment
7,599
Completion Rate
66%
Cost of Attendance
$21,627
In-State Tuition
$9,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,272
Programs
44
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 43 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($22K)
Showing 43 of 43 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,667 | — | $21,627 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,122 | $84,528 | $21,627 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,698 | $83,917 | $21,627 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,960 | $97,609 | $21,627 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,088 | $81,462 | $21,627 | 2.8x | |
| 6 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,197 | $89,797 | $21,627 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,866 | $69,867 | $21,627 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,759 | $71,845 | $21,627 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,690 | $70,623 | $21,627 | 2.4x | |
| 10 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,314 | $76,060 | $21,627 | 2.3x | |
| 11 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,990 | $67,282 | $21,627 | 2.3x | |
| 12 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,647 | $58,815 | $21,627 | 2.1x | |
| 13 | CriminologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,914 | $54,690 | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,755 | $57,636 | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,748 | — | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,602 | $47,443 | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,790 | $46,217 | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 18 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,729 | $52,184 | $21,627 | 2.0x | |
| 19 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,870 | $47,249 | $21,627 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,267 | — | $21,627 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,250 | $50,306 | $21,627 | 1.9x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,558 | $52,777 | $21,627 | 1.9x | |
| 23 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,009 | $39,695 | $21,627 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,045 | $47,446 | $21,627 | 1.8x | |
| 25 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,877 | $55,244 | $21,627 | 1.8x |
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