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Health Science in Iowa

Health Science Schools in Iowa

106 students earned Health Science degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Health Science is the 126th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 106

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Iowa

There are 910 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $38,050, compared to a typical salary of $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
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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#3

Luther College

Decorah
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#3

Simpson College

Indianola
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,925. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Clarke University

Dubuque
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Health Science 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 Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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