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History in Iowa

History Schools in Iowa

286 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A History major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Iowa

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 262
Master’s Degree 12
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 16,370 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in Iowa

History grads earn an average of $56,510 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. This public school has an average net price of $20,426. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $17,772. 80% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,176. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#7

Luther College

Decorah
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Simpson College will pay a net price of $22,925.

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#10

Central College

Pella
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

An average student at Graceland Lamoni will pay a net price of $16,325. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#10

Loras College

Dubuque
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loras. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,343.

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History Careers in IA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
History Professors 12% $77,240

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