Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$36,326
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$36,326
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
National Average
$41,176
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
80
Completers (IPEDS)
1,077
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,768
Median Debt
0.74
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$223/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$36,326
Median Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $100,387 | — |
| Bentley University | $87,110 | $26,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $85,273 | $11,935 |
| DePaul University | $71,435 | $37,499 |
| Southern Methodist University | $69,083 | — |
| Drexel University | $68,338 | $24,548 |
| Roosevelt University | $67,732 | — |
| Wayne State University | $65,563 | $18,028 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $64,740 | $25,515 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $64,701 | — |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.