by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #198 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 198 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Iowa | 3 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 403 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
This social sciences field at Iowa covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 150 |
| Economics | 94 |
| Criminology | 81 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 40 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Geography and Cartography | 24 |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 403 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $55,929 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,327 in student loans. This is below $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 72% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 291 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 32 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
