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Nursing Schools in Iowa

462 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 317
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 65

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Iowa

There are 43,350 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $85,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $37,822 after graduation. 89% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Allen College

Waterloo
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#3

University of Iowa

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

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#4

Morningside College

Sioux City
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,506 after graduation.

#6

Clarke University

Dubuque
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. An average student at Clarke will pay a net price of $24,860. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Mount Mercy University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 305
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234
Public Health 193
Allied Health Professions 178
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 164
Communication Sciences 116

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