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Education Schools in Iowa

1,401 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

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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 1,254
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
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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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Iowa

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

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

#4

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,054. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. In their early career, BVU grads earn an average salary of $38,666.

#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438.

#6

Iowa State University

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#7

Northwestern College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,388 after graduation.

#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#9

Upper Iowa University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063.

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,629.

Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $80,550
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Home Economics Professors 13% $0
Education Administrators 13% $87,830
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $53,690
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Preschool Education Administrators 12% $36,810
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
History Professors 12% $77,240
Preschool Teachers 11% $24,680
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $30,880
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
Education Professors 11% $68,790
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Instructional Coordinators 10% $70,010
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 10% $33,820
Postsecondary Education Administrators 10% $93,650
Social Sciences Professors 10% $85,710
Social Scientists 10% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 9% $66,980
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $85,990
Sociology Professors 9% $80,320
Teachers 9% $0
Technical Education Teachers 9% $55,670
Special Education Teachers 9% $75,840
Teacher Assistants 8% $25,240
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $97,250
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $53,750
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Middle School Teachers 7% $55,060
Special Education Professors 7% $56,570
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Elementary School Teachers 7% $54,230
Librarians 7% $44,610
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $57,660
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $55,140
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $57,320
Vocational Education Professors 1% $59,820
Multimedia Collections Specialists 0% $35,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Communication & Journalism 103
Psychology 89
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Library Science 48
History 11

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