Education at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Iowa
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #16 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #114 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1108 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #16 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #114 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1108 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,160 |
| 2 years | $48,110 |
| 3 years | $49,202 |
| 4 years | $48,982 |
| 5 years | $56,618 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Iowa earn a median of $48,982, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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