by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in behavioral science.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for behavioral science list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in behavioral science from Iowa. This makes it the #14 most popular school for behavioral science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in behavioral science in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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The behavioral science program at Iowa awarded 315 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in 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 behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 225 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its behavioral science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 behavioral science majors earned their master's degree from Iowa. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in behavioral science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the behavioral science majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Sustainability Science | 73 |
| Museum Studies | 26 |
| International Studies | 23 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.