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Geography in Iowa

Geography Schools in Iowa

40 students earned Geography degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Geography is the 142nd most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Bachelor’s Degree 10
Master’s Degree 4
Associate Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Iowa

2,880 people in the state and 479,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geography.

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Wages for Geography Jobs in Iowa

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $101,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of Iowa

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 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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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,945. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

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Geography Careers in IA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Political Science & Government 406
Economics 321
Sociology 237
Anthropology 103
International Relations & Security 75
General Social Sciences 36
Other Social Sciences 16
Sociology & Anthropology 3

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