2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Iowa. With 1,455 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Iowa Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the most popular school for social sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 23% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 77% are male.
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Out of the 2 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
Women make up 50% of the social sciences majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,073 |
| Minnesota | 2,741 |
| South Dakota | 262 |
| Missouri | 2,156 |
| Nebraska | 833 |
| North Dakota | 194 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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