Earning your Master of Arts in Teaching in Iowa
| Iowa HIGHLIGHTS | |
|---|---|
| Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary | $44040 |
| Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary | $44080 |
| Teacher Salary vs. State Average | 108% |
| Vacation Weeks Per Year | 154 |
| TEACHERS NEEDED | |
|---|---|
| Number of Teachers in Training in-State (2005-2006) | 3680 |
| Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 497 |
| Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006) | 13.5% |
| Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006) | 1051 |
All salary data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
How to Become a Teacher in Iowa through the MAT@USC
Unfortunately, the MAT@USC is currently unable to receive candidates from Iowa. We hope to begin accepting applicants looking to become teachers in Iowa in the near future.
Until then, find out more about Iowa teacher certification, Iowa teaching jobs and why you are needed now more than ever.
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