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Sociology Schools in Iowa

237 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Sociology is the 47th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 225
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Iowa

3,100 people in the state and 479,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sociology.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Iowa

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $90,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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

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

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#2

University of Iowa

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

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Grinnell College

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

83% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438.

#5

Drake University

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

Graduates earn an average $54,644 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,571 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at UD. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,489 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,765.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,570 after earning their degree at this institution.

Sociology Careers in IA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 9% $80,320
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Political Science & Government 406
Economics 321
Criminology 213
Anthropology 103
International Relations & Security 75
Geography & Cartography 45
General Social Sciences 36
Other Social Sciences 16

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