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General Education Schools in Iowa

226 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Education major is the 53rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Iowa

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 196
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Associate Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 88.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 760 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Iowa

In this state, education grads earn an average of $75,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

#1

Morningside College

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,350. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#2

University of Iowa

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Clarke University

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#5

Grand View University

Des Moines
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Grand View University grads earn an average salary of $42,643. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#6

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
704 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,352 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,666 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private school has an average net price of $18,054.

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

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,570 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
194 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

An average student at Loras will pay a net price of $21,629. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

General Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $68,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,604
Teacher Education Subject Specific 599
Educational Administration 340
Student Counseling 191
Special Education 180
Curriculum & Instruction 129
Teaching English or French 48
Other Education 31

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