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International Studies at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying International Studies, consider the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 international studies degrees were granted at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at University of Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s International Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from University of Iowa

Students who complete University of Iowa’s International Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,136
2 years	$29,322
3 years	$36,271
4 years	$47,719
5 years	$51,488

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from University of Iowa take home a median $47,719, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for International Studies graduates from University of Iowa stands at $25,242.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of International Studies graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at University of Iowa are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa

Among the 11 bachelor’s international studies graduates at University of Iowa, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 55% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, higher than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at University of Iowa

This International Studies program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	11

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Graduates of the International Studies program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for International Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.