Associate's Degree
Social Sciences, General at Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa · See Social Sciences, General nationally
Poor return
$-70,045 over 10 years
For graduates of Social Sciences, General at Upper Iowa University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$56,221
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$43,032
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$23,274
Median debt as of 2024
$-70,045
10-year net gain as of 2024
Social Sciences, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $90,203 | $12,250 | +1,150% | Strong return |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $82,655 | $18,268 | +981% | Strong return |
| 3 | Manhattan University Riverdale, NY | Associate's | $107,051 | $26,000 | +870% | Strong return |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Associate's | $52,724 | — | +746% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Associate's | $63,814 | $15,000 | +626% | Strong return |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $76,293 | $22,750 | +574% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Associate's | $58,005 | — | +528% | Strong return |
| 8 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Associate's | $59,852 | $20,000 | +397% | Strong return |
| 9 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Associate's | $57,162 | $16,097 | +396% | Strong return |
| 10 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Associate's | $52,615 | $17,500 | +375% | Strong return |
Other majors at Upper Iowa University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $78,287 | $21,155 | +571% | Strong return |
| Public Administration | Associate's | $75,905 | $25,000 | +506% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $95,675 | $39,872 | +416% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $66,929 | $26,250 | +326% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $61,823 | $17,586 | +248% | Strong return |
| Marketing | Associate's | $59,781 | $25,000 | +190% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $58,713 | $26,284 | +167% | Strong return |
| Public Administration | Certificate | $71,926 | $50,069 | +164% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.