Iowa · History

Best institutions to study History in Iowa

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

Institutions
31
offering CIP 54.01
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
299
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$33,117
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,533
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Historians
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Iowa State University
Ames Public · Bachelor's degree
$41,2945575%$26,007
2Grinnell College
Grinnell Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,6871588%$14,470$17,500
3University of Iowa
Iowa City Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,1177075%$25,978
4University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,5693868%$21,776

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Iowa

Jobs in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Curators
$54,750 avg · 230 jobs
History Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,780 avg · 150 jobs
Museum Technicians and Conservators
$55,010 avg · 100 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing History programs in Iowa.

Which History program in Iowa has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Iowa State University tops the list at $41,294. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the History program?+

The History program offers students a comprehensive understanding of past events, societies, and cultures. It is designed for individuals interested in exploring various historical contexts, from American and European history to military…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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