Best History Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 9 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 217 recent graduates. Graduates earn $29,718 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $30,243.

Schools in IA

$29,718

IA Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Iowa

Public Schools (3)

$34,472

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$26,865

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Iowa produce comparable or higher early earnings for History graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

History Schools in Iowa, Ranked by Earnings

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,652

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 70.7%

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 12.7%

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$31,495

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,633

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: 89.1%

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,792

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 94.4%

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Public

$37,928

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,945

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: 84.7%

Luther College

Decorah, IA · Private

$20,824

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,944

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 73.3%

Drake University

Des Moines, IA · Private

$28,816

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 64.1%

Simpson College

Indianola, IA · Private

$36,848

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 88.9%

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA · Private

$18,154

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 99.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Iowa?

Coe College ranks #1 for History in Iowa with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Iowa?

History graduates in Iowa earn an average of $29,718 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Iowa?

Grinnell College is the most selective History program in Iowa with an acceptance rate of 12.7%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 75.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Iowa?

In Iowa, private History programs produce average earnings of $26,865 vs $34,472 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Iowa

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,489 Computer Science $67,647 Industrial Engineering $67,486 Chemical Engineering $66,073 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,418 Management Information Systems and Services $61,155 Civil Engineering $60,985 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $59,161

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.