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Romance Languages at University of Iowa

Romance Languages at University of Iowa

If you plan to study Romance Languages, take a look at what University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 56 romance languages degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option 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.

Romance Languages Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Romance Languages program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 3
Best Value Iowa #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #9 of 15
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #91 of 211
Best Value Nationwide #165 of 209

Earnings for Romance Languages Graduates from University of Iowa

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Romance Languages at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,145
2 years $30,926
3 years $42,178
4 years $53,160
5 years $50,428

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Romance Languages graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $53,160, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Romance Languages earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Romance Languages graduates from University of Iowa stands at $23,702.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Romance Languages graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Romance Languages graduates at University of Iowa are 68% women (38) and 32% men (18).

Romance Languages Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 43 bachelor’s romance languages graduates at University of Iowa, 65% were women (28) and 35% were men (15).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Romance Languages Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Romance Languages majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Romance Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 45%.*

Romance Languages Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 12 master’s romance languages degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Romance Languages Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Romance Languages majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 25% of Romance Languages master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 41%.*

Romance Languages Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Among the 1 doctoral romance languages degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Romance Languages Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Romance Languages majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 100% of Romance Languages doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, higher than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Romance Languages Concentrations at University of Iowa

The Romance Languages program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
French Language & Literature 18
Italian Language & Literature 1
Spanish Language & Literature 37

Highest-Paying Careers for Romance Languages Graduates

Graduates of the Romance Languages program at University of Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Romance Languages majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $39,815

References

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