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Registered Nursing Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 2,478 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in IA.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,221
Associate Degree 1,215
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Iowa

34,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $59,130 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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University of Iowa

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

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,443. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $10,465.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,228. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Allen College

Waterloo
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,064. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Mount Mercy University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,187. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,743.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,786. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Registered Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Family Practice Nursing 296
Mental Health Nursing 41
Nursing Practice 38
Geriatric Nursing 26
Critical Care Nursing 13
School Nursing 11
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Adult Health Nursing 8

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