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Psychology Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,447 students earned their Psychology degrees in IA.

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 1,264
Associate Degree 91
Master’s Degree 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 66.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,401. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,063. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

#6

Waldorf University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $20,541.

#7

Loras College

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

#8

Coe College

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

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Coe. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,025 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,666 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Grand View University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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
Education 3,392
Social Sciences 1,455
Communication & Journalism 1,231
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 435
History 336
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 160
Library Science 48

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