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Allied Health Professions in Iowa

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 996 students earned their Allied Health degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Iowa

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 328
Associate Degree 295
Master’s Degree 157
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 89
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Iowa

14,230 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Iowa

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $52,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,999 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,443.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,230 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,078 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $24,786.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,188 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,001 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,800. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Allen College

Waterloo
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,989. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Radiation Therapists 13% $74,960
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $42,480
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $72,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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