Economics Schools in Iowa

339 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 97th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	16
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	16
Master’s Degree	7

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.1%
• Black or African American: 2.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
• White: 60.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
• Other Races: 6.8%

Jobs for Economics Grads in Iowa

8,060 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

Wages for Economics Jobs in Iowa

Economics grads earn an average of $87,530 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

Most Popular Economics Programs in IA

There are 2 colleges in Iowa that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Economics Careers in IA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	25%	$54,090

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Geography & Cartography	20
Political Science & Government	17
Sociology	11
General Social Sciences	6
Anthropology	3
International Relations & Security	2

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View Nationwide Economics Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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