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Psychology Schools in Iowa

89 students earned Psychology degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,438.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

#3

University of Iowa

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Loras College

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Drake University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,903. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,666 after graduation. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Psychology Careers in IA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Psychologists 13% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Education 1,401
Communication & Journalism 103
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 77
Social Sciences 73
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 52
Library Science 48
History 11

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