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Registered Nursing Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 2,545 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 1,347
Associate Degree 1,152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

In their early career, Mercy College of Health Sciences grads earn an average salary of $50,376. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

#2

University of Iowa

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,557.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,682. Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Allen College

Waterloo
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,333 after graduation. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,063.

#7

Mount Mercy University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,497 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,790 a year. A typical student attending NICC will pay a net price of $8,097. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

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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