by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in political science & government at Iowa. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #182 out of 681 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa conferred 10 master’s degrees in political science & government.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. Roughly 70% 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 master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa conferred 10 master’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa awarded 6 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
Iowa is not yet ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are Non-Resident Alien. About 83% 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 doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa granted 6 doctoral completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (83%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Iowa. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 134 |