Allied Health Professions at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is located in West Des Moines, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 allied health professions degrees were granted at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Many students take online classes at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. Among 1,534 students, 76 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 695 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 18 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Those who finish Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $100,922 |
| 2 years | $106,978 |
| 3 years | $113,783 |
| 4 years | $119,734 |
| 5 years | $124,218 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center report median earnings of $119,734, compared with $122,788 for all Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center are 68% women (32) and 32% men (15).
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Among the 47 master’s allied health professions graduates at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, 68% were women (32) and 32% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
The Allied Health Professions program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 47 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.