2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Iowa

Social Sciences is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #9 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 29 master's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.

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Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to social sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of social sciences students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt social sciences students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized social sciences related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for social sciences students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Social Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Iowa.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Social Sciences in Iowa

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for social sciences students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Social Sciences

1

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

University of Iowa is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in social sciences. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Iowa

2

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social sciences has to look into Iowa State University. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from Iowa State University

2

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

University of Northern Iowa is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social sciences from University of Northern Iowa

Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	32	232
Minnesota	31	100
Kansas	30	48
Nebraska	29	204
North Dakota	28	25
South Dakota	25	21

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Social Sciences Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government	10
Geography & Cartography	8
Sociology	8
Anthropology	2
Economics	1

Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism	89
English Language & Literature	85
Theology & Religious Vocations	66
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	45
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences	27
Philosophy & Religious Studies	25
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies	10
History	10

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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