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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Iowa

55 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Sciences & Services is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Iowa

910 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Iowa

Health Science grads earn an average of $38,050 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Iowa that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Drake University

Des Moines
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,644 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,286.

#3

Luther College

Decorah
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,538. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#3

Simpson College

Indianola
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

An average student at Simpson College will pay a net price of $19,644. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

#5

Clarke University

Dubuque
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Clarke.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in IA

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490

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

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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