by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Iowa compares to other colleges that offer ethnic studies.
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Iowa is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies. More specifically it was ranked #98 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Value Ethnic Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at University of Iowa.
This ethnic studies program at Iowa includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Disability Studies | 31 |
| Women’s Studies | 13 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 5 |
Iowa awarded 31 completions in disability studies in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (87%).
Iowa conferred 13 degrees in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
Iowa conferred 5 degrees in african-american/black studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (60%).