University of Iowa Data & Information Overview
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How Well Is University of Iowa Ranked?
2026 Best Colleges Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Iowa was awarded 552 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Overall Ranking
College Factual ranked Iowa as #153 out of 5,192 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Iowa holds the #1 spot on the Best Colleges in Iowa ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Iowa.
How Much Money Do Iowa Graduates Make?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Iowa with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. That’s great news for Iowa students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
