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Bachelor's-38% vs national median79 grads tracked

Classical and Ancient Studies at University of Iowa

Ranked 5th of 5 bachelor's programs in Classical and Ancient Studies by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,963
middle 50%: $19,784 – $36,215
Median · 5 years out
$35,487
middle 50%: $28,969 – $39,371
Median · 10 years out
$60,590
middle 50%: $43,722 – $82,929

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Classical and Ancient Studies (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Iowa's bachelor's program in Classical and Ancient Studies earn a median $26,963 one year after graduating, rising to $60,590 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 38% below the national median of $57,658 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.5 yrs
≈ $13,645 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Richmond
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Austin
$61,969 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$57,658 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$49,171 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Iowa

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$197,724 · 5 yrs out
Dentistry (Doctorate)
$173,339 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$167,710 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$157,015 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$151,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$144,877 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$143,232 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$121,670 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,999 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$112,327 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,625 · 5 yrs out

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