English at University of Iowa
If you plan to study English, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 english degrees were granted at University of Iowa.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of English graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, English graduates at University of Iowa are 76% women (45) and 24% men (14).
English Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa
Among the 47 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 79% were women (37) and 21% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 35%.*
English Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Among the 6 master’s english degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
English Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Among the 6 doctoral english graduates at University of Iowa, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Students who finish English program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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