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
$ 53,000
Average starting salary for econ grads
Class of 2022
Economics faculty
The Tippie Department of Economics is highly respected for the lectures and seminars presented throughout the year to faculty and students.
Department research
From microeconomic theory to econometrics, Tippie’s experts are publishing salient research that covers the scope of the economics landscape.
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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