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Sociology at Iowa State University

Sociology at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Iowa State University sits in Ames, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 sociology degrees were awarded at Iowa State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Many students take online classes at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) studied exclusively online and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Sociology Rankings at Iowa State University

Rankings can help you compare Iowa State University’s Sociology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 5
Best Value Iowa #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #148 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #314 of 543

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #3 of 5
Best Value Iowa #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #148 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #314 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from Iowa State University

Graduates of Iowa State University’s Sociology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,205
2 years $36,776
3 years $40,962
4 years $50,992
5 years $57,753

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $50,992, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from Iowa State University stands at $21,935.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Sociology graduates at Iowa State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Iowa State University are 63% women (22) and 37% men (13).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 31 bachelor’s sociology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 61% were women (19) and 39% were men (12).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Sociology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Iowa State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Iowa State University, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at Iowa State University

Among the 1 master’s sociology degrees awarded at Iowa State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Sociology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology master’s degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Iowa State University

Sociology Doctoral Program at Iowa State University

Among the 3 doctoral sociology graduates at Iowa State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

Iowa State University gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology doctoral degree recipients at Iowa State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at Iowa State University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Iowa State University

This Sociology program at Iowa State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 35

Best-Paid Careers for Sociology Graduates

Those who complete Sociology program at Iowa State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $53,394
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617

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