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.