Public Research University
Iowa State University
Public Research University in Ames, IA. Six-year graduation rate 75%. Median 10-year earnings $63,386.
Verdict Solid outcomes
Iowa State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$63,386
Median debt at grad
$22,869
Mobility score
1.3
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
75.3%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $63,386 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 75%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Graduation rate 75% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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