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General Economics Schools in Iowa

241 students earned General Economics degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Iowa

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 229
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.7%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 3,090 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $101,360, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This public school has an average net price of $16,002. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

#3

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,025 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,571 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,286. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 89% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Graduates earn an average $40,489 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,592.

#9

Luther College

Decorah
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Luther.

#9

Northwestern College

Orange City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,388 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,410.

#9

Wartburg College

Waverly
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,765. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

General Economics Careers in IA

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Managers 6% $90,210
Economists 0% $85,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Quantitative Economics 56
Applied Economics 22
Other Economics 2

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