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 political science.
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Iowa was ranked #82 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 82 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in political science from Iowa. This makes it the #49 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $39,133. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, political science students borrow a median amount of $39,445 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Iowa is $412 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Iowa. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Iowa does not offer an online option for its political science 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.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Iowa in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 112 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
