Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,800
42nd percentile (60th in IA)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Upper Iowa University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Upper Iowa University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all special education and teaching masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Upper Iowa University$55,800
University of Northern Iowa$60,588
Morningside University$55,760$58,436
National Median$56,893

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$9,728$60,588
Morningside University
Sioux City
$38,190$55,760

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.