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Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 3,517 students earned their Education degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,960
Master’s Degree 1,254
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 120
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 120
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 120
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 66
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Iowa

There are 106,220 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Iowa

In this state, education grads earn an average of $69,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

674 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,002. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#3

University of Iowa

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Morningside College

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

Graduates earn an average $40,553 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
267 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,644 a year. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,054.

#7

Northwestern College

Orange City
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,388 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU.

#9

Dordt University

Sioux Center
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,889 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Mount Mercy University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Biological Science Professors 16% $92,970
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 14% $80,550
Coaches and Scouts 14% $23,210
Home Economics Professors 13% $0
Education Administrators 13% $87,830
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $53,690
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 13% $62,050
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,480
Preschool Education Administrators 12% $36,810
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
History Professors 12% $77,240
Preschool Teachers 11% $24,680
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $30,880
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $99,910
Education Professors 11% $68,790
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Instructional Coordinators 10% $70,010
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 10% $33,820
Social Sciences Professors 10% $85,710
Postsecondary Education Administrators 10% $93,650
Social Scientists 10% $0
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 9% $66,980
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $29,620
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $85,990
Sociology Professors 9% $80,320
Teachers 9% $0
Technical Education Teachers 9% $55,670
Special Education Teachers 9% $75,840
Teacher Assistants 8% $25,240
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $97,250
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $53,750
Middle School Teachers 7% $55,060
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Special Education Professors 7% $56,570
Computer Science Professors 7% $97,640
Elementary School Teachers 7% $54,230
Librarians 7% $44,610
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $57,660
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $55,140
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $86,350
Technical Education High School Teachers 6% $57,320
Vocational Education Professors 1% $59,820
Multimedia Collections Specialists 0% $35,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Social Sciences 1,455
Psychology 1,444
Communication & Journalism 1,231
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 435
History 336
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160
Library Science 48

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