Upper Iowa University

📍 Fayette, IA  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 1.8 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$394,220

10-yr Median Salary $52,766

Grad Rate 33.9%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$19,475

Out-of-State: $19,475

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$52,766

6-yr median: $48,776

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Median Graduate Debt

$25,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

33.9%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 1.8 years

$25,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$394,220

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 1,994 students.