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Registered Nursing Schools in Iowa

2,478 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Iowa in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,221
Associate Degree 1,215
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 34,530 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $59,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,699. 56% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#2

University of Iowa

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 86% of the teachers are full time.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,974 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,228. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Allen College

Waterloo
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,277 after earning their degree at this institution. 47% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,393 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Mount Mercy University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Mount Mercy grads earn an average salary of $48,677.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 38% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,743.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $49,839 after graduation.

Registered Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Family Practice Nursing 296
Mental Health Nursing 41
Nursing Practice 38
Geriatric Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13
School Nursing 11
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Adult Health Nursing 8

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