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Ethnic Studies in Iowa

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Ethnic Studies Schools in Iowa

107 Ethnic Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Ethnic Studies is the 91st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62
Bachelor’s Degree 41
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Iowa

There are 630 people in the state and 66,990 people in the nation working in ethnic studies jobs.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $37,840, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#2

Grinnell College

Grinnell
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,182. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071.

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,694. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#7

Coe College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,025 after earning their degree at this institution.

Ethnic Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Area Studies 53

View all majors related to Ethnic Studies

View Nationwide Ethnic Studies Report

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