Best Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degrees in Iowa by ROI
Colleges in Iowa ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Iowa
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$199,720
Across Iowa programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,227
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Iowa State University
Grad rate: 75.0% |
-$63,613 | $45,215 | $23,309 | $25,687 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$64,666 | $45,826 | $26,883 | $24,929 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Buena Vista University
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$470,882 | $31,314 | $52,490 | $34,965 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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