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Ethnic Studies at University of Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 ethnic studies graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Ethnic Studies Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Ethnic Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Ethnic Studies Graduates from University of Iowa

Those who finish University of Iowa’s Ethnic Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,751
2 years	$25,194
5 years	$56,034

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ethnic Studies graduates from University of Iowa stands at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Ethnic Studies graduates at University of Iowa are 86% women (42) and 14% men (7).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 12 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at University of Iowa, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 42% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 66%.*

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

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at University of Iowa

This Ethnic Studies program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	5
Women’s Studies	13
Disability Studies	31

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Students who finish Ethnic Studies program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.