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Political Science & Government Schools in Iowa

17 students earned Political Science degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Political Science & Government is the 87th most popular major out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Iowa

Political Science 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) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government 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 & Government 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

Political Science & Government Careers in IA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Managers 6% $90,210
Economists 0% $85,840

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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