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Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 44 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Sciences degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Lab Sciences & Medical Technology is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 102 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Grads in Iowa

2,760 people in the state and 199,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory sciences.

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Wages for Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Jobs in Iowa

Clinical Laboratory Sciences grads earn an average of $156,320 in the state and $122,320 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer clinical laboratory sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Allen College

Waterloo
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

#2

University of Iowa

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#3

Dordt University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Morningside College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at Morningside will pay a net price of $22,350.

#3

Mount Mercy University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,668. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Northwestern College

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,410. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at NWC.

#3

Wartburg College

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

98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Wartburg will pay a net price of $22,765. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Laboratory Technician 48

View all majors related to Lab Sciences & Medical Technology

View Nationwide Lab Sciences & Medical Technology Report

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