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Practical Nursing in Iowa

Practical Nursing Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 2,104 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in IA.

In this state, Practical Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Iowa

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,315
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 789
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 789

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 26,830 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Iowa

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $29,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

418 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Western Iowa Tech Community College will pay a net price of $8,236. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,465.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,431 after graduation.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,228. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,974 after earning their degree at this institution.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $30,419 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,482 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,743. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,542 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,649 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,716 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,076. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Practical Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 9% $28,520
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Allied Health Professions 840
Allied Health Services 477
Health/Medical Admin Services 358
Dental Support Services 296
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 137
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 102
Health Sciences & Services 54
Mental & Social Health Services 1

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