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General Psychology Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,275 students earned their Psychology degrees in IA.

A General Psychology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,155
Associate Degree 91
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in Iowa

4,050 people in the state and 625,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to psychology.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in Iowa

Psychology grads earn an average of $92,430 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU.

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

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

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

An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Waldorf University

Forest City
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

An average student at Waldorf will pay a net price of $20,541. In their early career, Waldorf grads earn an average salary of $38,821. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

#7

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,371. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#8

Grand View University

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

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Loras College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,629. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,666 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

General Psychology Careers in IA

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Psychologists 13% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Managers 6% $90,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 102
Child Development & Psychology 69
Other Psychology 1

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