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Social Sciences in Iowa

Social Sciences Schools in Iowa

1,425 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 10th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Iowa

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,304
Master’s Degree 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Iowa

There are 22,250 people in the state and 2,427,650 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $87,530, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,426. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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155 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Grinnell College

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

This private school has an average net price of $17,772. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,578. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Luther College

Decorah
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#9

Simpson College

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

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This private school has an average net price of $22,925.

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#10

Coe College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,673. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Social Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $54,090
Urban and Regional Planners 9% $64,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,966
Communication & Journalism 1,231
English Language & Literature 699
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 435
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
History 336
Philosophy & Religious Studies 195
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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