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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Iowa

137 students earned Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Associate Degree 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18

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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
23,051 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending DMACC will pay a net price of $9,557. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#2

Allen College

Waterloo
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,838 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

A typical student attending Hawkeye Community College will pay a net price of $11,532. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Hawkeye Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,802.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,695. 100% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,553 a year. A typical student attending Kirkwood Community College will pay a net price of $9,906. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,242. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

In their early career, Dordt grads earn an average salary of $41,889. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,668. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Northwestern College

Orange City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

An average student at NWC will pay a net price of $22,410. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Wartburg College

Waverly
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,742 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

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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