Academics at University of Northern Iowa

The Academic Picture

Academics are the heart of the college experience. This overview pulls together the essentials of academic life at University of Northern Iowa: its faculty, its majors and fields of study, and its online learning options.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Northern Iowa is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. University of Northern Iowa employs 75% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Northern Iowa can choose from 72 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Northern Iowa are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Northern Iowa, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Northern Iowa:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Northern Iowa may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,341 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (82% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Northern Iowa.

Explore Further on University of Northern Iowa

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Northern Iowa — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Northern Iowa — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of Northern Iowa — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at University of Northern Iowa — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at University of Northern Iowa — the schools accreditation and what it means