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Education in Iowa

Education Schools in Iowa

3,944 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,194
Post-Master’s Certificate 199
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 199
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 109
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 109
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 109

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 83.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Iowa

106,220 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $69,900, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

#1

Morningside College

Sioux City
276 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This private school has an average net price of $30,176. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
187 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,475. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,414.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $15,494.

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#7

Northwestern College

Orange City
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $25,219. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#10

Loras College

Dubuque
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This private school has an average net price of $21,343.

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Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $53,690
Preschool Teachers 11% $24,680
Elementary School Teachers 7% $54,230
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Library Science 48

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