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General Education Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 226 students earned their General Education degrees in IA.

In this state, General Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Iowa

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 196
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Associate Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 88.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 760 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Iowa

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $75,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

#1

Morningside College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 100% of students get financical aid. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

University of Iowa

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

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

#4

Clarke University

Dubuque
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

#5

Grand View University

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

100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Grand View University grads earn an average salary of $42,643. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

#6

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
704 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. 42% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Iowa Wesleyan.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,666 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,350 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,208. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,570 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
194 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Emmaus Bible College.

#10

Loras College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Education Professors 11% $68,790

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