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. In addition, we cover how Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with international studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for international studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best International Studies Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
International Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,140 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
The international studies program at Iowa awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Iowa international studies 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 Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international studies majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 332 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Sustainability Science | 73 |
| Museum Studies | 26 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
