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Nursing Schools in Iowa

3,004 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,352
Associate Degree 1,152
Master’s Degree 317
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 65
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38

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: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,737.

#2

University of Iowa

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

87% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $37,822 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#4

Allen College

Waterloo
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,906 a year. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $9,557.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,682.

#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending Kirkwood Community College will pay a net price of $9,906.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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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