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Nursing Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 2,901 students earned their Nursing degrees in IA.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,225
Associate Degree 1,215
Master’s Degree 294
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Iowa

There are 43,350 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $85,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,289 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
288 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,999 a year.

272 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,427 Total Students

In their early career, Graceland Lamoni grads earn an average salary of $40,403. This private school has an average net price of $18,561. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Allen College

Waterloo
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $10,465. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $34,819 after graduation.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,228. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,031 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $49,839. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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