by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Iowa State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $31,963. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,421 for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Iowa State University.
Of the 16 area studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 10 |
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