by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNI Panthers Northern Iowa among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #312 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 312 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Iowa | 4 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 19 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 108 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The social sciences field at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 50 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Northern Iowa awarded 108 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UNI Panthers Northern Iowa holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNI Panthers Northern Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,976 a year. This is below $50,993, the median for all majors at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,362 in student loans. This is higher than $22,667, the typical median for all majors at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,780 | $20,340 |
| Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNI Panthers Northern Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
