Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Philosophy in Iowa

Philosophy Schools in Iowa

92 students earned Philosophy degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Philosophy is the 88th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 90
Master’s Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
undefined

Jobs for Philosophy Grads in Iowa

1,380 people in the state and 137,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to philosophy.

undefined

Wages for Philosophy Jobs in Iowa

Philosophy grads earn an average of $97,450 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

undefined

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

Request Information
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,414. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Request Information
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

Request Information
#4

Cornell College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Request Information
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
69 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

Request Information
#4

Loras College

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

This private school has an average net price of $21,343. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Request Information
#4

Simpson College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,925. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

Request Information
#8

Clarke University

Dubuque
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. An average student at Clarke will pay a net price of $27,275. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Clarke.

Request Information
#8

Coe College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Request Information
#8

Grinnell College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,772. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell.

Request Information

Philosophy Careers in IA

Some of the careers philosophy majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Religious Studies 74
Other Philosophy & Religion 11

View all majors related to Philosophy

View Nationwide Philosophy Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.