Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 24.01

$40,791Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,200Median earnings 4 years after
$59,491Median earnings 5 years after
$21,886Median federal debt
191Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Iowa earn a median of $40,791 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $21,886, about 54% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Simpson College
Indianola
$43,635$25,836
Luther College
Decorah
$42,926$27,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$40,009$19,500
Grand View University
Des Moines
$39,996$22,500
Iowa State University
Ames
$36,532$26,768

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $40,791 one year after graduation and $59,491 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,886.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.