| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Upper Iowa University offers 93 degree programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 63 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 141 and the Psychology Bachelor program has the second most completers of 88 students.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($64,083) after graduation and the Public Administration program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $61,156 average salary.
A total of 1,018 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at UIU. 676 students completed bachelor's programs and 242 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at UIU. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 4 | 4 | 93 | 46 | 47 |
| Bachelor's | 49 | 23 | 676 | 241 | 435 |
| Master's | 24 | 20 | 242 | 78 | 164 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 11 | 11 | 3 | - | 3 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Upper Iowa University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($64,083) after graduation and the Public Administration program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $61,156 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,083 | $5,340 | $21,155 | $224 |
| Public Administration | $61,156 | $5,096 | $25,000 | $265 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,667 | $4,139 | $26,250 | $278 |
| Marketing | $49,556 | $4,130 | $25,000 | $265 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $49,488 | $4,124 | $28,939 | $307 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,090 | $3,924 | $26,284 | $279 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $46,776 | $3,898 | $29,125 | $309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,734 | $3,895 | $17,586 | $186 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $44,253 | $3,688 | $14,000 | $148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,728 | $3,644 | $25,000 | $265 |
| Criminology | $40,387 | $3,366 | $30,701 | $325 |
| Social Sciences, General | $37,548 | $3,129 | $23,274 | $247 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,474 | $6,123 | $39,872 | $454 |
| Public Administration | $56,418 | $4,702 | $50,069 | $570 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $40,590 | $3,383 | $48,284 | $549 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Upper Iowa University.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 141 and the Psychology Bachelor program has the second most completers of 88 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 44 | 27 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Psychology | 17 | 4 | 13 |
| Criminology | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 141 | 59 | 82 |
| Psychology | 88 | 17 | 71 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 54 | 12 | 42 |
| Human Services | 40 | 5 | 35 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | 1 | 39 |
| Accounting | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Criminology | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 19 | 1 | 18 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) | 40 | 5 | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Organizational Leadership | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| Public Administration | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| Accounting | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 1 | - | 1 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | - | 1 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 25 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sports Communication | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 40 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Reading Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 11ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Social Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 44ONLINE | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Sports Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | 17ONLINE | 88ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 40ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18ONLINE | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminology | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | 35ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Long Term Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Health | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 54ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Long Term Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Public Health | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 54ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | 28ONLINE | 141ONLINE | 37ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Organizational Leadership | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 23ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 35ONLINE | 14ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 22ONLINE | 21ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE |
| Management Information Systems | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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