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Economics Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 321 students earned their Economics degrees in IA.

An Economics major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 307
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.9%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Iowa

There are 8,060 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $87,530, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $25,182. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#5

Drake University

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

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 67% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Coe College

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

Graduates earn an average $43,025 after graduation. An average student at Coe will pay a net price of $20,371. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Simpson College

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

100% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Luther College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,001 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,099. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Central grads earn an average salary of $41,571.

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

An average student at Graceland Lamoni will pay a net price of $18,286. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

Economics Careers in IA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $54,090
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Managers 6% $90,210
Economists 0% $85,840

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