Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Dubuque
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dubuque | $28,291* | — | $16,629* | — |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $31,966* | $37,737 | $11,003* | 0.34 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $31,936* | $34,962 | $14,237* | 0.45 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $31,453* | $39,693 | $11,000* | 0.35 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $30,321* | $38,586 | $14,209* | 0.47 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $29,838* | $37,417 | $11,938* | 0.40 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville | $7,196 | $31,966 | $11,003 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $5,042 | $31,936 | $14,237 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $5,550 | $31,453 | $11,000 |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo | $6,308 | $30,321 | $14,209 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids | $5,980 | $29,838 | $11,938 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Dubuque, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 15 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.