Median Debt
$23,093
111% above national median

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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Upper Iowa University$23,093
Iowa Lakes Community College$31,966$37,737$11,0030.34
Western Iowa Tech Community College$31,936$34,962$14,2370.45
Des Moines Area Community College$31,453$39,693$11,0000.35
Hawkeye Community College$30,321$38,586$14,2090.47
Kirkwood Community College$29,838$37,417$11,9380.40
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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 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.