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Allied Health in Iowa

Allied Health Schools in Iowa

1,155 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health 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 484
Associate Degree 289
Master’s Degree 183
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 76
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health 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 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
30,318 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will pay a net price of $8,774.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $23,799. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,212. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#8

Allen College

Waterloo
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,354. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Allied Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600

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

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