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History Schools in Iowa

11 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 63.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 18.2%
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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. In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,438. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

History Careers in IA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $41,250
Curators 15% $45,250
History Professors 12% $77,240
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Education 1,401
Communication & Journalism 103
Psychology 89
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Library Science 48

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