Here is an overview of this program at Iowa. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa among the top schools in the country for public & social service, placing at #192 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 78 |
The public & social service area of study at Iowa covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 193 |
| Public Administration | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,539 a year. This is below $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, public & social service students accumulate a median of $25,180 in student loans. This is above $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 70% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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 Public & Social Service | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 78 |