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Liberal Arts General Studies in Iowa

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Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Iowa

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

In terms of popularity, Liberal Arts General Studies is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Liberal Arts General Studies Majors in Iowa

Liberal Arts 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 major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of liberal arts 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 General Studies Grads in Iowa

2,250 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to liberal arts.

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Wages for Liberal Arts General Studies Jobs in Iowa

In this state, liberal arts grads earn an average of $71,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,906 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

822 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,553 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid.

536 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 91% of students get financical aid.

493 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%. 86% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Iowa Central Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,467. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

373 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,368 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern Community College will pay a net price of $7,005. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,242.

#10

University of Iowa

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

86% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year.

Liberal Arts General Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers liberal arts majors go into include:

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

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