by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 476 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at University of Iowa. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa is a good decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Northern Iowa
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Iowa State University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 1,287 |
| Kansas | 33 | 596 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 78 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 121 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 443 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 175 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 476 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,304 |
| Communication & Journalism | 906 |
| English Language & Literature | 485 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 270 |
| History | 262 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 194 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 145 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 92 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 72 |
