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, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Iowa was ranked #63 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology 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 Sociology Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Sociology Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 63 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Iowa. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The sociology program at Iowa awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Iowa sociology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Iowa. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Economics | 112 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
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