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Nursing Assistant in Iowa

Nursing Assistant Schools in Iowa

798 students earned Nursing Assistant degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Assistant is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 107 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 798

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Iowa

20,890 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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

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There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

297 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.

133 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.

113 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.

91 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.

40 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.

Nursing Assistant Careers in IA

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 9% $28,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Licensed Practical Nursing 1,088

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