University of Northern Iowa Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Northern Iowa
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Northern Iowa's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Northern Iowa to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UNI Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,240 | $53,070 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $26,140 | $36,670 | |
| Anthropology | $22,270 | $27,670 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not Reported | $35,950 | |
| Biology, General | $24,400 | $32,570 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,240 | $47,760 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,500 | $35,550 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $20,450 | $10,530 | |
| Computer Science | $21,500 | $60,360 | |
| Construction Management | $22,490 | $66,050 | |
| Criminology | $18,250 | $37,310 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $21,500 | $33,380 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,000 | $20,530 | |
| Economics | $21,130 | $58,670 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,500 | $34,420 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $20,560 | $49,470 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,250 | $29,250 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $41,190 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Gerontology | $19,930 | $33,990 | |
| Graphic Communications | $18,690 | $35,590 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,000 | $32,070 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $16,120 | $37,210 | |
| History | $22,500 | $31,550 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $22,500 | $30,770 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $18,850 | $65,390 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,750 | $27,090 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $22,500 | $54,110 | |
| Marketing | $17,750 | $48,110 | |
| Mathematics | $18,250 | $39,970 | |
| Music | $24,500 | $29,690 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $20,920 | $35,420 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,500 | $35,860 | |
| Psychology, General | $18,520 | $31,870 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $45,530 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $22,500 | $38,650 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $19,650 | $33,140 | |
| Real Estate | $18,500 | $47,260 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $18,900 | $37,860 | |
| Social Work | $18,700 | $33,730 | |
| Sociology | $15,000 | $30,770 | |
| Statistics | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $22,180 | $38,220 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,000 | $40,340 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $19,520 | $35,270 |
Salary Score ™ for UNI Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $59,250 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $52,730 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $25,520 | $56,420 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $22,500 | $65,560 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $49,060 | |
| Library Science and Administration | Not Reported | $45,700 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $56,870 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Social Work | $27,200 | $43,430 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $25,130 | $41,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $48,430 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $56,420 |
Most Recent Reviews
I transferred to the University of Northern Iowa after attending another state school for two years. At the previous state school, I was told that due to waiting lists to enroll in my programs required courses, it would take me five years to complete my program. That was not an option for me due to the financial burden of me paying for college on my own. The transfer to the University of Northern Iowa was beneficial to me in many ways. I was able to graduated in four years. That was only possible due to the... Read More
The University of Northern Iowa has an excellent education program. Not only did I receive exceptional college instruction, but we were allowed so many opportunities to apply what we were learning in the classroom in real elementary classrooms. Having this real life experience working with children prepared me so much for the real teaching world. I feel like I was prepared so much more for my first teaching job than many of my colleges who attended other universities. It was a tremendous experience and I would... Read More