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Elementary Education Schools in Iowa

1,227 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,175
Master’s Degree 31
Associate Degree 21

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 86.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

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

93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#3

University of Iowa

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,054. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#6

Dordt University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Drake University

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

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $29,903. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,822 a year. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

#9

Northwestern College

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

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,388 after graduation. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at NWC.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

#10

Grand View University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,469.

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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