University of Iowa: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Iowa at a glance

• 22,264

  students enrolled

• 311,793

  alumni, as the college reports

• 9,207

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,531

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,016 in state, $30,979 out of state

• $52,696

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,762

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Iowa

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Johnson County, where the college is.

• 65

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Johnson County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $74,721

  median household income

  Johnson County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (4 open), operations (15 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (8 open).

Hiring most: University of Iowa (13), Danaher (10), Molecular Devices (3), Advance Services (2), GPAC (2), NOODLES (2), Procter & Gamble (2), RTX (2).

What they hire for: Operations (15), Engineering (11), Human Resources (8), Finance (7), Legal (4), Sales (4). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Central Iowa LWDA.

• IowaWORKS Center - Iowa City (Satellite)Iowa City · 319-351-1035 · Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Iowa

• Iowa State UniversityAmes · 25,367 students
• University of Northern IowaCedar Falls · 7,529 students

All Iowa colleges

Common questions

How big is University of Iowa?

University of Iowa enrolls about 22,264 students and is a public 4-year institution in Iowa City, Iowa. It awards about 9,207 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Iowa?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Iowa graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $52,696 six years after entry and $64,762 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Iowa offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Iowa awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Iowa?

65 open professional jobs are listed in Johnson County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. University of Iowa has the most openings.