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Registered Nursing Schools in Iowa

2,545 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 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 1,347
Associate Degree 1,152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $23,737.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,682.

#5

Allen College

Waterloo
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $54,838 after graduation.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,668. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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