Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA

CIP 24.01

$40,009Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,712Median earnings 4 years after
$39,695Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
68Graduates 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 Northern Iowa earn a median of $40,009 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 $19,500, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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 Iowa
Iowa City
$40,791$21,886
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 Northern Iowa make?

The median salary is $40,009 one year after graduation and $39,695 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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