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General Economics Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 231 students earned their General Economics degrees in IA.

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 218
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 3

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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,999 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,327 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

#3

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,089 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,875 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

#4

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,680.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,139 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,535.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $44,621. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $14,017. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,427 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,403 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,800. Graduates earn an average $43,424 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Luther College

Decorah
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,744 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Northwestern College

Orange City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,201 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Wartburg College

Waverly
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. In their early career, Wartburg grads earn an average salary of $44,469. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

View all majors related to General Economics

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