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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Iowa

195 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 27th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in Iowa

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 168
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 1,380 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a philosophy and religious studies grad in the state is $97,450, compared to a typical salary of $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

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

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438.

#3

Cornell College

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

Graduates earn an average $36,662 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,694.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#5

Loras College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,629.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#7

Luther College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Simpson College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,356 after graduation.

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

89% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,822 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Grinnell College

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

In their early career, Grinnell grads earn an average salary of $43,599. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Philosophy and Religion Professors 12% $72,070
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $85,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,966
Visual & Performing Arts 1,309
English Language & Literature 699
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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