Median Earnings (1yr)
$58,282
40th percentile
Sample Size
40
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Upper Iowa University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Upper Iowa University graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all human resources management and services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Human Resources Management and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Upper Iowa University$58,282$50,870
Mount Mercy University$63,240
National Median$60,999

Other Human Resources Management and Services Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids
$39,070$63,240

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 Upper Iowa University, approximately 33% 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.