Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how ISU compares to other colleges that offer romance languages.
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ISU holds a strong position among schools offering romance languages. More specifically it was ranked #134 out of 211 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in romance languages.
Romance Languages students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU earn a median of $45,851 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, romance languages students accumulate a median of $23,748 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of romance languages bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of romance languages bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the romance languages majors at Iowa State University.
The romance languages program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 40 |
ISU granted 40 completions in romance languages, literatures, and linguistics in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).