Iowa State University — Career Outcomes Report 2025
Career outcomes·2025
Iowa State University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Iowa. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
$63,386
88th percentile nationally
Median 6 yr
$53,873
after entry
Median 8 yr
$59,021
after entry
Median 10 yr
$63,386
after entry
National percentile
88th
10-yr earnings
Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions
Graduates earn $63,386 ten years after entry, above the median for public, doctoral / research institutions.
Top programs by share of completions
These 8 program areas account for 72% of completions at Iowa State University.