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Political Science in Iowa

Political Science Schools in Iowa

397 students earned Political Science degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Political Science is the 24th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 384
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 2

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Political Science 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 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
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $20,426. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,494.

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

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#4

Grinnell College

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

80% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Drake University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,176. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#6

Luther College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. An average student at Luther will pay a net price of $26,138. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#7

Simpson College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,925. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#8

Coe College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

Grand View University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Economics 321
Sociology 237
Anthropology 103
International Relations & Security 75
Geography & Cartography 45
General Social Sciences 36
Other Social Sciences 16
Sociology & Anthropology 3

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View Nationwide Political Science Report

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