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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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Iowa State is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 41 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in history. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in history from Iowa State. This makes it the #148 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $41,294. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, history students borrow a median amount of $24,563 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,366.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 66% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 history majors earned their master's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Iowa State University.
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