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English in Iowa

English Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 304 students earned their English degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, English is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 277
Associate Degree 12
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for English Grads in Iowa

13,920 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $15,494. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,414. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

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#5

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,176. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $23,799.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,578. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#10

Simpson College

Indianola
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,925. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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#10

Wartburg College

Waverly
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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English Careers in IA

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Writing Studies 199
Other English Literature 161
Literature 3

View all majors related to English

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