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 area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Iowa. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $19,426. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,211 for all area studies students.
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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Of the 11 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Iowa, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its area studies 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Iowa in 2022 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 56 |
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