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Nursing in Iowa

Nursing Schools in Iowa

2,754 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,169
Associate Degree 1,159
Master’s Degree 227
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 102
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 102
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Iowa

There are 43,350 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $85,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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#2

University of Iowa

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 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.

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#4

Allen College

Waterloo
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $31,509. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,487. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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146 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. This public school has an average net price of $12,079.

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Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy. 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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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $25,219. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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