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Area Studies Schools in Iowa

53 Area Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Area Studies is the 129th most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Area Studies Majors in Iowa

Area Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Master’s Degree 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a area studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of area studies majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Area Studies Grads in Iowa

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Wages for Area Studies Jobs in Iowa

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer area studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,002.

#3

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Coe. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,025 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $20,371.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Area Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers area studies majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to area studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Ethnic Studies 107

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