by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for history, placing at #144 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 144 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Iowa | 2 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 39 |
Here is each degree level granted in history at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The history field at Iowa covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 70 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa earn a median of $51,028 a year. This is lower than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, history students accumulate a median of $25,978 in student loans. This is above $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Find out more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 85% of graduates fell into 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Iowa. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |
