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General Educational Leadership Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 276 students earned their Educational Leadership and Administration degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, General Educational Leadership is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in Iowa

Educational Leadership and Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 245
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a educational leadership and administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of educational leadership and administration majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 84.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in Iowa

There are 6,390 people in the state and 498,200 people in the nation working in educational leadership and administration jobs.

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Wages for General Educational Leadership Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a educational leadership and administration grad in the state is $88,590, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer educational leadership and administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $29,903. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#2

Northwestern College

Orange City
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,410. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Dordt University

Sioux Center
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,889 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#6

Morningside College

Sioux City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,553 a year. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. This private school has an average net price of $24,063.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

General Educational Leadership Careers in IA

Some of the careers educational leadership and administration majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Education Administrators 13% $87,830
Preschool Education Administrators 12% $36,810
Postsecondary Education Administrators 10% $93,650
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $97,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to educational leadership and administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Higher Education Administration 47
Educational System Administration 11
Other Educational Administration 6

View all majors related to General Educational Leadership

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