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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,088 students earned their Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in IA.

In this state, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Iowa

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 772
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 772
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 316
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 316
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 316

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 5,940 people employed in jobs related to a licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree, compared to 701,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a licensed practical/vocational nurse training grad in the state is $42,820, compared to a typical salary of $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. In their early career, Iowa Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,227.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,342 after earning their degree at this institution.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,005.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,503 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,779 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,164. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,695. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,467 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,666 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,831. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,267 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in IA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing Assistants & Aides 674

View all majors related to Licensed Practical Nursing

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