Iowa Colleges & Universities

Iowa Fast Facts:

  • Climate: Summer highs in the 80s, winter lows in the 30s; about 36 inches of snow annually
  • Per capita income, 2003: $28,340
  • Major industries:
    • Technology
    • Food processing
    • Machinery
    • Electric equipment
    • Chemical products
    • Publishing
    • Insurance
  • Major employers:
    • General Mills
    • Moore North America
    • NCS-Pearson
    • Lear
    • Oral B Laboratories
    • Procter & Gamble
    • ACT Corporate Headquarters
With competitive programs in technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, Iowa is an ideal place to prepare for your career adventures. The major cities in Iowa include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City. Des Moines is home to over 194,000 residents.

During election years, all eyes are on Iowa, anticipating the country's first political caucus. But as a student at one of Iowa's many colleges and universities, you'll be focused on advanced technology and job opportunity. Top fields of study in the state include computers, medicine, and business management and administration.

When you complete your degree program, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the welcoming reception you'll receive from the state's professional community. The fastest-growing career fields in the coming decade include medical assisting, network systems, data communication analysis, medical records and health information technology, and computer software engineering.
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