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Political Science & Government Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 406 students earned their Political Science degrees in IA.

A Political Science & Government major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Iowa

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 389
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Iowa

There are 3,220 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Iowa

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $99,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Grinnell College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,182. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Luther College

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,001 a year.

#7

Simpson College

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

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Simpson College. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,356 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,553 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Grand View University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,643 after graduation. An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Political Science & Government Careers in IA

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Managers 6% $90,210
Economists 0% $85,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Economics 321
Sociology 237
Criminology 213
Anthropology 103
International Relations & Security 75
Geography & Cartography 45
General Social Sciences 36
Other Social Sciences 16

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