Is Upper Iowa University worth it?
Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Fayette, Iowa (rural area). It awarded 887 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and accounting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,687
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,837
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,766
Average net price
$20,942
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
887
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,994
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,854 | $65,858 | 241 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,224 | $76,345 | 147 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $39,389 | $48,461 | 126 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,626 | $94,026 | 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,802 | $45,945 | 94 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $54,152 | $63,645 | 93 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $43,170 | $56,767 | 72 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $42,183 | $50,877 | 71 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,106 | $64,706 | 67 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $43,739 | $47,790 | 48 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $49,916 | $66,931 | 42 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $44,304 | $49,098 | 41 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $58,282 | $69,986 | 40 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $34,347 | $41,765 | 34 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $58,699 | $80,314 | 34 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 133 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 39 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 35 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 33 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Master's | 30 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 30 |
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Sources: federal figures for Upper Iowa University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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