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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 159 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Iowa State. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Iowa State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Iowa State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 59 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 271 |
| Communication & Journalism | 211 |
| English Language & Literature | 87 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 70 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 64 |
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