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Secondary Education Schools in Iowa

113 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Secondary Education major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Master’s Degree 17
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 84.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Iowa

There are 13,010 people in the state and 1,051,570 people in the nation working in secondary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Iowa that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

#1

Drake University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Northwestern College

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

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,388 a year.

#3

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy.

#3

Dordt University

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

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#5

Loras College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,088 after graduation. An average student at Loras will pay a net price of $21,629.

#6

Grand View University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,469. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#8

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,694. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,480. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,368 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa Central Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,467. This public school has an average net price of $9,695. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,820. 70% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Emmaus Bible College.

#10

Clarke University

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,790 after graduation.

Secondary Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Elementary Education 1,227
Early Childhood Education 121
Middle School Education & Teaching 61
Adult & Continuing Education 36
Teacher Development & Methodology 35
Teacher Education 11

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