by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in math.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in math from Iowa. This makes it the #103 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,612 a year. This is higher than $48,772, which is the national median for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, math students borrow a median amount of $25,999 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all math bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,266.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of math bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its math bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 5 math students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 40 |
| Applied Mathematics | 28 |
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