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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 134 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in IA.

A Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Iowa

Clinical Laboratory Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Associate Degree 48
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Iowa

There are 6,570 people in the state and 643,760 people in the nation working in clinical laboratory science jobs.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Iowa

Clinical Laboratory Science grads earn an average of $35,150 in the state and $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,819 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

#2

Allen College

Waterloo
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Allen College grads earn an average salary of $60,277. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

In their early career, Hawkeye Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,020. 95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,989. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. A typical student attending Kirkwood Community College will pay a net price of $9,422. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

University of Iowa

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $51,999. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,443.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#8

Northwestern College

Orange City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 28% $29,880
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $34,290
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3% $31,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Public Health 310
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249

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