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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 137 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 112th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 48
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 6,570 people employed in jobs related to a clinical laboratory science degree, compared to 643,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a clinical laboratory science grad in the state is $35,150, compared to a typical salary of $37,990 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Iowa that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557.

#2

Allen College

Waterloo
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,838 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,532. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,467 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. In their early career, Kirkwood Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,553. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#6

University of Iowa

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

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending IHCC will pay a net price of $8,242. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

#8

Dordt University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Morningside College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#8

Mount Mercy University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,668.

#8

Northwestern College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,410. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#8

Wartburg College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,765.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 28% $29,880
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $34,290
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3% $31,900

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

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