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, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Iowa. This makes it the #43 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2021, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, area studies students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at University of Iowa.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from Iowa in 2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in area studies from Iowa. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 75 |
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