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Nursing Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 2,901 students earned their Nursing degrees in IA.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,225
Associate Degree 1,215
Master’s Degree 294
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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 11 colleges in Iowa that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid. An average student at Mercy College of Health Sciences will pay a net price of $21,699.

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University of Iowa

Iowa City
288 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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272 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,427 Total Students

An average student at Graceland Lamoni will pay a net price of $18,561. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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Allen College

Waterloo
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Iowa Western Community College will pay a net price of $12,228. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,031 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,064. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,786. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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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

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