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American U.S. Studies at University of Iowa

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American U.S. Studies Degrees Available at Iowa

• Bachelor’s Degree in United States Studies
• Master’s Degree in United States Studies
• Doctorate Degree in United States Studies

Iowa United States Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for united states studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	7
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	9
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies	10
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best American U.S. Studies Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	12
Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	12
Best American U.S. Studies Master’s Degree Schools	13
Best American U.S. Studies Graduate Degree Schools	13
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	15
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income Over $110k)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	16
Highest Paid Master’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	27
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (With Aid)	31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	35
Best American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	36
Best American U.S. Studies Schools	37
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $75-$110k)	38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	41
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	41
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $48-$75k)	42
Best Value Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k)	42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $0-$30k)	43
Highest Paid American U.S. Studies Graduates	43
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree American U.S. Studies Graduates	47

Popularity of United States Studies at Iowa

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in american u.s. studies. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in united states studies from Iowa. This makes it the #20 most popular school for united states studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in united states studies in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Iowa United States Studies Students

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

Iowa American U.S. Studies Bachelor’s Program

All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in united states studies from Iowa in 2021 were men.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 united states studies.

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

Iowa American U.S. Studies Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in united states studies from Iowa. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in united states studies.

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

Majors Similar to United States Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Asian Studies	20
Latin American Studies	2
African Studies	1

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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