by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at ISU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral 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 #328 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 328 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Iowa | 5 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 21 of 64 |
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 5 master’s degrees in social sciences.
ISU is not yet ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 80% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 14 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU were Non-Resident Alien. About 64% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in social sciences.
ISU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences professional certificate degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 professional certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at ISU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 138 |