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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Iowa

1,762 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Iowa

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 990
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 990
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 990
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 772
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 772

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 26,830 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Iowa

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $29,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in IA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 9% $28,520
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249

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