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General Education Schools in Iowa

226 students earned Education degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Iowa

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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 an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Iowa

In this state, 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 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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,350. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morningside.

#2

University of Iowa

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

86% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002.

#4

Clarke University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Clarke will pay a net price of $24,860. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

#5

Grand View University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $42,643 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Iowa Wesleyan University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,666 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,570 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,208.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

#10

Loras College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, Loras grads earn an average salary of $44,088. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loras.

General Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,604
Teacher Education Subject Specific 599
Educational Administration 340
Student Counseling 191
Special Education 180
Curriculum & Instruction 129
Teaching English or French 48
Other Education 31

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