Leading the way in research and instruction

Whether teaching undergraduates the core principles of economics or conducting cutting-edge econometric research, the Tippie Department of Economics has an impact on thousands of students at the University of Iowa.

Academic programs

Economics Major

Economics majors choose one of three focused tracks and take a set of courses that teach how to use economic thinking to make better business and policy decisions.

BA/BS in Economics

Economics courses for these College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degrees are taught by Tippie faculty. The BA incorporates economic theory, mathematical tools, and applications, while the BS emphasizes the development of analytical skills.

PhD in Economics

Designed to prepare students to conduct research in economics.

# 28

BEST PUBLIC UNDERGRADUATE ECONOMICS MAJOR

U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025

93 %

Econ alums employed or in grad school

within 6 months of graduation, 2020

# 1

College for econ majors in Iowa

Zippia.com, 2016

$ 53,000

Average starting salary for econ grads

Class of 2020

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Economics faculty

The Tippie Department of Economics is highly respected for the lectures and seminars presented throughout the year to faculty and students.

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Department research

From microeconomic theory to econometrics, Tippie’s experts are publishing salient research that covers the scope of the economics landscape.

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Clarence Tow Lectures in Economics

The Clarence Tow Lectures are an on-campus series that cover a variety of economic concepts presented by scholars from around the country.

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Recent news

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Credit seems easier to get, survey says, but people worry about missing payments

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
In a survey taken this September, people said that access to credit is a lot better than it was a year ago, and people also think loans will become even more available this time next year.
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University of Iowa economics professor shares how Fed's interest rate cut will impact borrowers

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Professor Ann Villamil talks with WQAD about the impact of recent rate cuts.
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Tippie ranked a top 20 public business school nationwide

Monday, September 23, 2024
U.S. News & World Report ranks the Tippie College of Business 17th among U.S. public business colleges in its latest Best Colleges ranking, and six departments and programs are ranked in the top 30.

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Contact us

Economics Department
S252 Pappajohn Business Building
319-335-0829

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