University of Northern Iowa: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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7,529
students enrolled
2,332
degrees and certificates a year
68%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$15,901
average net price a year
Tuition $8,396 in state, $19,940 out of state
$47,222
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$55,177
median earnings, 10 years after entry
94% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 27% | 624 |
| Business & management | 19% | 432 |
| Health professions | 8% | 175 |
| Psychology | 6% | 130 |
| Communication & journalism | 5% | 116 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 7 | ||||
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 1 |
The job market around University of Northern Iowa
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Black Hawk County, where the college is.
64
open professional jobs
8
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
4.1%
unemployment in Black Hawk County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$64,581
median household income
Black Hawk County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (13 open), operations (6 open).
Hiring most: IDEX (8), Conagra Brands (4), Deere (4), GPAC (4), Fleet Farm (3), Food Management Search (3), Rivalia Chemical (3), Client Growth Resources (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (18), Sales (13), Human Resources (9), Finance (7), Operations (6), Administration (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.
- Waterloo IowaWORKSWaterloo · 319-235-2123 · Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00-4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Iowa
- University of IowaIowa City · 22,264 students
- Iowa State UniversityAmes · 25,367 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Northern Iowa?
- University of Northern Iowa enrolls about 7,529 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awards about 2,332 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Northern Iowa?
- 68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Northern Iowa graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,222 six years after entry and $55,177 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Northern Iowa offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. University of Northern Iowa awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near University of Northern Iowa?
- 64 open professional jobs are listed in Black Hawk County, 8 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. IDEX has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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