by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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Iowa is in the top 15% of the country for sociology. In particular, it placed #114 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Value Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| Best Value Sociology Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 |
| College Major Best Value | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology students who finish a bachelor’s at Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,489 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $24,750 in student loans. This is higher than $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.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 59% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of sociology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of sociology master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 67% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of sociology doctoral degree graduates at Iowa were White. Approximately 60% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Iowa.