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History in Iowa

History Schools in Iowa

286 students earned History degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

A History major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Iowa

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a history major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Iowa

16,370 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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University of Iowa

Iowa City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,426.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $14,414. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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History Careers in IA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
History Professors 12% $77,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
English Language & Literature 151
Communication & Journalism 103
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 52
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27

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