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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $70,324/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (492,600 openings/yr)

ROI 19.3x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 118 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$873K	$847K	$702K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.9x	19.3x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.4x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	66%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	87	87	83

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,856

Out-of-state: $131,708 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,592

-95% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,419

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $70,324 at University of Iowa come in 12% above the national median of $62,729 for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods programs.

With a 19.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 20% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $70,324 far exceeding the $20,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #8 of 118 programs, this Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 37% earnings increase from $70,324 to $96,419 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Iowa

University of Iowa accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,691 students in Iowa City, IA.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Data scientists $112,590/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 87/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Iowa?

At 87/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Iowa?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →