2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You
With 577 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, allied health professions is the #17 most popular major in Iowa.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Iowa to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Eastern Iowa Community College District to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Davenport.
Women make up 88% of the allied health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,351.
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Out of the 16 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 18% are male.
On average, allied health graduates from Kirkwood Community College take out $23,828 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Iowa Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.
About 85% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 15% are male.
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Out of the 16 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Mercy College of Health Sciences landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 86% of the allied health majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Mercy College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of around $32,515 in student debt.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Iowa Central Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular allied health professions schools in Iowa. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fort Dodge.
Women make up 76% of the allied health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Iowa Central Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,383.
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With a ranking of #6, St Luke’s College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. St Luke's College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Sioux City.
About 89% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 11% are male.
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Indian Hills Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.
About 78% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 22% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from IHCC carry an average student debt load of $13,963.
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With a ranking of #8, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, allied health majors at Hawkeye Community College accumulate an average of around $26,199 in student debt.
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Allen College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Allen College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waterloo.
About 88% of the students majoring in allied health at the school are women while 13% are male.
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Des Moines Area Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 85% of the allied health majors at the school.
On average, allied health graduates from DMACC take out $22,540 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,137 |
| Minnesota | 756 |
| Kansas | 576 |
| Nebraska | 596 |
| North Dakota | 170 |
| South Dakota | 217 |
Other Related Allied Health Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Majors Related to Allied Health
One of 30 majors within the area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.