Iowa · History

Best History institutions in Iowa, ranked by earnings

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
29
offering CIP 54.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
285
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,117
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,533
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
BLS OEWS 2024

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
$41,2946475%$26,007
2Grinnell College
Grinnell Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$39,6871488%$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 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Curators
$51,750 avg · 200 jobs
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$80,620 avg · 180 jobs
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$52,450 avg · 110 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).

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