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History Schools in Iowa

336 students earned History degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 325
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Grinnell College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Grinnell will pay a net price of $25,182.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#6

Cornell College

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

In their early career, Cornell College grads earn an average salary of $36,662. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Luther College

Decorah
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,538.

#8

Coe College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,025 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Simpson College

Indianola
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,644. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Simpson College.

#10

Central College

Pella
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loras. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,286. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

History Careers in IA

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators 22% $41,250
Curators 15% $45,250
History Professors 12% $77,240
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Managers 6% $90,210

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