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Psychology in Iowa

Psychology Schools in Iowa

1,283 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,002
Associate Degree 158
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Iowa

There are 4,050 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $92,430, compared to a typical salary of $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
283 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,426.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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#6

Waldorf University

Forest City
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. An average student at Waldorf will pay a net price of $18,493.

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#7

Loras College

Dubuque
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,343. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,673.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

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#10

Grand View University

Des Moines
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,754.

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