Registered Nursing Schools in Iowa

2,378 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 176th most popular major in the state.

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.7%
• Black or African American: 6.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
• White: 74.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
• Other Races: 7.2%

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Iowa

34,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $59,130 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

Most Popular Registered Nursing Programs in IA

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Registered Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	IA Job Growth	IA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors	24%	$71,380
Registered Nurses	14%	$58,170

Related Majors in Iowa

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

Major	Annual Graduates in IA
Family Practice Nursing	296
Mental Health Nursing	41
Nursing Practice	33
Geriatric Nursing	26
Critical Care Nursing	13
School Nursing	11
Nurse Anesthetist	10
Adult Health Nursing	8

View all majors related to Registered Nursing

View Nationwide Registered Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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