by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 490 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from Iowa. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,116 a year. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, english students borrow a median amount of $32,241 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at Iowa is $236 per month.
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 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 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Of the 44 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Iowa english 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.
Of the 13 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Literature (Other) | 146 |
| Writing Studies | 81 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.