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Nursing Practice Schools in Iowa

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

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Iowa

42,270 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Iowa

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $85,800 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation.

#2

Morningside College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

An average student at William Penn University will pay a net price of $21,208. Graduates earn an average $37,570 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Allen College

Waterloo
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $54,838 after graduation.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

#6

Clarke University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

Nursing Practice Careers in IA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Registered Nursing 2,507
Family Practice Nursing 296
Mental Health Nursing 41
Geriatric Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13
School Nursing 11
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Adult Health Nursing 8

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