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Elementary Education Schools in Iowa

1,315 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Iowa

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,225
Associate Degree 78
Master’s Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Iowa

There are 19,040 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Iowa

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $54,500 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

304 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $44,621.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,999 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,031 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,393 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,959 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, BVU grads earn an average salary of $41,350. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,044 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#7

Drake University

Des Moines
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,875 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,427 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 96% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,561.

#9

Northwestern College

Orange City
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at NWC. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,201 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Grand View University

Des Moines
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,757 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,421 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

Elementary Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $54,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Early Childhood Education 121
Secondary Education 113
Middle School Education & Teaching 61
Adult & Continuing Education 36
Teacher Development & Methodology 35
Teacher Education 11

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