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General Economics at Iowa State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University
Distance learning is available at Iowa State University. Among 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Iowa State University
Use these rankings to compare Iowa State University’s General Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 387 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 387 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 387 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Iowa State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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