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Sociology at University of Iowa

Sociology at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 sociology degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Sociology Rankings at University of Iowa

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 5
Best Value Iowa #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #113 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #399 of 543

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 5
Best Value Iowa #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 26
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #113 of 543
Best Value Nationwide #399 of 543

Earnings for Sociology Graduates from University of Iowa

Students who complete University of Iowa’s Sociology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Sociology at University of Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,195
2 years $30,988
3 years $39,985
4 years $46,489
5 years $58,319

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Sociology graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $46,489, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Sociology earnings compared with all majors at University of Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Sociology graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $24,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Sociology graduates at University of Iowa are 70% women (26) and 30% men (11).

Sociology Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 29 bachelor’s sociology graduates at University of Iowa, 76% were women (22) and 24% were men (7).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Iowa

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 56%.*

Sociology Master’s Program at University of Iowa

Of the 3 master’s sociology degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Iowa

Sociology Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Among the 5 doctoral sociology degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

University of Iowa gender breakdown of Sociology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Sociology majors at University of Iowa

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

More Specific Sociology Concentrations at University of Iowa

This Sociology program at University of Iowa offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Sociology 37

Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates

Students who finish Sociology program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are 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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