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Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Iowa

5,969 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Liberal Arts & Humanities is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts & Humanities Majors in Iowa

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 5,487
Bachelor’s Degree 476
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a liberal arts / sciences and humanities major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Liberal Arts & Humanities Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 2,250 people employed in jobs related to a liberal arts / sciences and humanities degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Arts & Humanities Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a liberal arts / sciences and humanities grad in the state is $71,300, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,170 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $9,557. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

822 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,553 a year. A typical student attending Kirkwood Community College will pay a net price of $9,906. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

536 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,935 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

493 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,682.

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,695. 100% of the teachers are full time.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,368 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,480.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

A typical student attending Hawkeye Community College will pay a net price of $11,532. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Hawkeye Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,802.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,333 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,005. 100% of the teachers are full time.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,242. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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University of Iowa

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

Liberal Arts & Humanities Careers in IA

Some of the careers liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Professors 9% $54,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to liberal arts / sciences and humanities.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Visual & Performing Arts 1,309
English Language & Literature 699
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
Philosophy & Religious Studies 195
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

View all majors related to Liberal Arts & Humanities

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