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History at University of Iowa

65 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.

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History Degrees Available at Iowa

Iowa History Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Schools 83
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 85

Popularity of History at Iowa

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in history from Iowa. This makes it the #290 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from Iowa Cost?

$10,964 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Iowa Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 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 $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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Iowa History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 65 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from Iowa in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 57
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Does Iowa Offer an Online BA in History?

Iowa does not offer an online option for its history 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.

Iowa History Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in History from Iowa in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

History Student Diversity at Iowa

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Iowa.

History Majors

History 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
History 73

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 462
Communication & Journalism 327
English Language & Literature 294
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 191
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 109

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