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Social Sciences in Iowa

Social Sciences Schools in Iowa

1,425 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Iowa

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 22,250 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $87,530, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,414.

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Social Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $54,090
Urban and Regional Planners 9% $64,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
English Language & Literature 151
Communication & Journalism 103
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 52
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27
History 11

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View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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