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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
*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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.