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Psychology in Iowa

Psychology Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 1,283 students earned their Psychology degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 4,050 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Iowa

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $92,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $14,414. 78% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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University of Iowa

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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Loras College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,343. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Drake University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,176. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 25% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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