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Political Science in Iowa

Political Science Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 397 students earned their Political Science degrees in IA.

A Political Science major is the 87th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Iowa

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in Iowa

3,220 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $99,780, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Iowa

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Geography & Cartography 20
Economics 14
Sociology 11
General Social Sciences 6
Anthropology 3
International Relations & Security 2

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