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Allied Health Professions Schools in Iowa

1,018 students earned Allied Health degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 334
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 334
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 334
Associate Degree 283
Master’s Degree 150
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 107
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 107
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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 75.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,227.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,906.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,162 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

#8

Allen College

Waterloo
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $23,737. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Radiation Therapists 13% $74,960
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $42,480
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $72,920

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

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