General Education at University of Iowa
If you plan to study General Education, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 general education degrees were granted at University of Iowa.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s General Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 36 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #275 of 397 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Education graduates at University of Iowa are 84% women (21) and 16% men (4).
General Education Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Among the 25 master’s general education degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at University of Iowa
This General Education program at University of Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Education program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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
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