Sociology at Upper Iowa University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | $38,034* | — | $25,000* | — |
| University of Northern Iowa | $41,250* | $43,465 | $24,594* | 0.60 |
| Iowa State University | $40,602* | $50,992 | $21,935* | 0.54 |
| Central College | $38,034* | $35,835 | $25,000* | 0.66 |
| William Penn University | $34,099* | — | $28,963* | 0.85 |
| Grinnell College | $28,216* | $50,389 | $16,000* | 0.57 |
| National Median | $34,102* | — | $25,000* | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $41,250 | $24,594 |
| Iowa State University Ames | $10,497 | $40,602 | $21,935 |
| Central College Pella | $20,988 | $38,034 | $25,000 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa | $28,750 | $34,099 | $28,963 |
| Grinnell College Grinnell | $64,862 | $28,216 | $16,000 |
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.
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 5 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.