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Iowa Healthcare Colleges

48 Colleges
$86,657 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,766 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly healthcare graduations, Iowa is ranked #30 in the country with 6,876 degrees handed out in 2021. Iowa colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $21,664 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $23,222 per year.

About 60% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,941 per year.

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#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$10,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,304 undergraduates at Iowa, of which 20,227 are full-time, and there are 30,318 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Iowa. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

46% of Iowa students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,853 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Iowa is $52,696.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,178 students at Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport in total, 34 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 34 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,025 during the early-career years.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mercy College of Health Sciences is 869, which includes 516 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Roughly 61% of students at Mercy College of Health Sciences take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,191 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,375 during the early-career years.

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Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,646 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Graceland University - Lamoni is 1,517, of which 959 students are undergraduates and of those, 868 are full-time. It takes the average Graceland Lamoni undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 77% of students at Graceland Lamoni take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,282 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Graceland Lamoni is $40,792.

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#6

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$5,980 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,304 full-time undergraduates at Kirkwood Community College, and 12,277 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 34% of students at Kirkwood Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,758 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Kirkwood Community College is $37,525.

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#7

Allen College

Waterloo, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,456 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 678 students at Allen College in total, 374 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 330 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 100% of students at Allen College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $2,250 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,078 during the early-career years.

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#8

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$10,497 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 26,843 undergraduates at Iowa State, of which 25,271 are full-time, and there are 31,822 students altogether. For undergraduates at Iowa State, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

47% of Iowa State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,620 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,873 during the early-career years.

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#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,598 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Saint Ambrose University is 3,003, of which 2,305 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,180 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

62% of St. Ambrose University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,028 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $51,616 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,550 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Des Moines Area Community College is 23,051, which includes 5,703 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at DMACC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,839 a year.

Students who graduate from DMACC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,349 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$49,944 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Drake University is 4,774, of which 2,848 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,731 are full-time. It takes the average Drake undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

52% of Drake students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,953 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,233 during the early-career years.

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#12

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$6,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Iowa Western Community College is 5,791, which includes 2,331 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,695 a year.

Students who graduate from Iowa Western Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,628 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$9,728 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Northern Iowa is 9,507, of which 8,289 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,632 are full-time. It takes the average UNI undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 46% of students at UNI take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,606 a year.

Students who graduate from UNI with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,222 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,381 undergraduates at Mount Mercy, of which 1,044 are full-time, and there are 1,705 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 66% of students at Mount Mercy take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,743 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mount Mercy is $52,871.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,423 full-time undergraduates at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, and 7,081 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,698 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is $34,717.

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#16

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
78% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,610 students at UIU in total, 3,077 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,572 are full-time. It takes the average UIU undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

78% of UIU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,420 a year.

Students who graduate from UIU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,776 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$6,308 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Hawkeye Community College is 5,042, which includes 1,994 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,937 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,099 during the early-career years.

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#18

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, Iowa
Public Public vs. Private
$5,376 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,704 students at Iowa Central Community College in total, 2,341 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,210 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,830 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,162 students at NICC in total, 1,036 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

28% of NICC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,772 a year.

Students who graduate from NICC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,805 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,727 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 817 undergraduates at Briar Cliff, of which 587 are full-time, and there are 1,076 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 67% of students at Briar Cliff take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,615 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Briar Cliff is $48,338.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Western Iowa Tech Community College is 5,360, which includes 1,707 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,723 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Western Iowa Tech Community College is $35,639.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,872 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Indian Hills Community College is 3,279, which includes 1,734 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

36% of IHCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,267 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,540 during the early-career years.

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#23

St Luke's College

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
90% Freshmen Loans

There are 105 full-time undergraduates at St Luke’s College, and 211 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Roughly 90% of students at St Luke’s College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,167 a year.

Students who graduate from St Luke’s College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $54,850 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Morningside College

Sioux City, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$38,190 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,411 students at Morningside in total, 1,281 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,157 are full-time. For undergraduates at Morningside, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Roughly 72% of students at Morningside take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,610 a year.

Students who graduate from Morningside with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,687 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#25

Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

There are 855 students at Clarke in total, 659 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 634 are full-time. For undergraduates at Clarke, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $12,504 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Clarke is $49,157.

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Other Iowa Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Southeastern Community College 74
27 North Iowa Area Community College 72
28 University of Dubuque 68
29 Waldorf University 64
30 Grand View University 62
31 Northwest Iowa Community College 50
32 Luther College 49
33 Maharishi International University 41
34 Southwestern Community College 40
35 Northwestern College 34
36 Iowa Lakes Community College 33
37 Coe College 29
38 Dordt University 28
39 Marshalltown Community College 24
40 Ellsworth Community College 22
41 Wartburg College 16
42 Loras College 11
43 Simpson College 10
43 Ross College-Quad Cities 10
45 Iowa Wesleyan University 8
46 Central College 7
47 William Penn University 5
48 Buena Vista University 4

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