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Practical Nursing in Iowa

Practical Nursing Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 2,942 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in IA.

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Iowa

26,830 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $29,120 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Nursing 462
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 305
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234
Public Health 193
Allied Health Professions 178
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 164

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View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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