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. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, Iowa came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 18 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,791 a year. This is higher than $36,340, which is the national median for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $36,745 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at Iowa is $294 per month.
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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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Iowa. About 36% were men and 64% 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, 62% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Iowa liberal arts 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 liberal arts majors at University of Iowa.
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