Allied Health Professions at Northwest Iowa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 allied health professions degrees were granted at Northwest Iowa Community College.
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Studying Online at Northwest Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Iowa Community College. Among 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #12 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #630 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #707 of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College are 69% women (38) and 31% men (17).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Northwest Iowa Community College
Among the 15 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
*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 Northwest Iowa Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Northwest Iowa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 43 |
| Radiologic Technology | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Northwest Iowa Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.