Top Ranked Programs
University of Northern Iowa's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields — a signature typical of regional public universities in the Midwest that prepare graduates for direct entry into the workforce. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 25% of degree output, followed by Education at 23% and Social Sciences at 5%. Across 59 programs, 34 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 2,240 students annually. Teacher Education stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with strong four-year earnings, making it the institution's primary economic anchor. Azimuth ranks Teacher Education #117 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 372 graduates earning $45,885. Finance and Business Administration are also among the most-enrolled programs, with Azimuth ranking Finance #65 and Business Administration #74 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the university's breadth across applied and professional disciplines. The highest-earning programs at University of Northern Iowa cluster in business-adjacent and technical fields. Azimuth ranks Finance #65 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 141 graduates earning $81,172. Business Administration and Digital Marketing follow closely, with Azimuth ranking them #74 and #67 respectively for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, earning $74,838 and $72,757. These programs represent high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter regional and national labor markets in accounting, finance, and management roles. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with current hiring trends.