The most popular undergraduate major at University of Iowa is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Psychology and Finance. A list of all 78 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Iowa graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 40 |
Information Science/Studies | 24 |
Education |
Graduates |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 138 |
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 11 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 56 |
Chemical Engineering | 39 |
Civil Engineering | 54 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 38 |
Mechanical Engineering | 72 |
Industrial Engineering | 29 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Linguistics | 20 |
Comparative Literature | 1 |
Russian Language and Literature | 4 |
German Language and Literature | 8 |
French Language and Literature | 19 |
Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
Portuguese Language and Literature | 2 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 92 |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 233 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 408 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 119 |
Biochemistry | 17 |
Microbiology | 15 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 63 |
Statistics | 9 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Environmental Science | 17 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Gerontology | 1 |
International/Global Studies | 118 |
Ancient Studies/Civilization | 9 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 22 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 27 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 1 |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 118 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 94 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 23 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 25 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Astronomy | 5 |
Chemistry | 26 |
Geology/Earth Science | 11 |
Physics | 15 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 354 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 47 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 60 |
Economics | 142 |
Geography | 26 |
Political Science and Government | 177 |
Sociology | 81 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
American/United States Studies/Civilization | 23 |
Asian Studies/Civilization | 16 |
African-American/Black Studies | 5 |
Women's Studies | 10 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Dance | 20 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 50 |
Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 70 |
Art/Art Studies | 121 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 |
Music | 50 |
Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 51 |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | 3 |
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 11 |
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist | 3 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 26 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 39 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 16 |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 5 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 279 |
Business |
Graduates |
Accounting | 132 |
Finance | 345 |
Labor and Industrial Relations | 162 |
Actuarial Science | 15 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 28 |
Marketing, Other | 234 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 114 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 256 |
Journalism | 145 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153658 IPEDS survey data for University of Iowa.