by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #325 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 325 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Iowa | 5 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 22 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 138 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
The social sciences area of study at ISU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 64 |
| Economics | 35 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 138 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
ISU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 300 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $53,462 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,052 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 71% of graduates 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
