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1,994
students enrolled
916
degrees and certificates a year
34%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$20,942
average net price a year
Tuition $18,000
$48,776
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,766
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 41% | 372 |
| Psychology | 13% | 120 |
| Education | 9% | 86 |
| Health professions | 7% | 68 |
| Public administration & social work | 7% | 66 |
AI and data programs
Upper Iowa University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Upper Iowa University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fayette County, where the college is.
1
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.1%
unemployment in Fayette County
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$58,764
median household income
Fayette County
32%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, education, which lead to finance (1 open).
Hiring most: GPAC (1).
What they hire for: Finance (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Upper Iowa University?
- Upper Iowa University enrolls about 1,994 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Fayette, Iowa. It awards about 916 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Upper Iowa University?
- 34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Upper Iowa University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,776 six years after entry and $52,766 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Upper Iowa University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Upper Iowa University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Upper Iowa University?
- 1 open professional jobs are listed in Fayette County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. GPAC has the most openings.
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