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Health Professions in Iowa

Health Professions Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 11,002 students earned their Health Professions degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,998
Bachelor’s Degree 1,885
Associate Degree 1,857
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,612
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,612
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,612
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,448
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,448
Master’s Degree 1,033
Post-Master’s Certificate 169
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 169

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Iowa

211,850 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Iowa

Health Professions grads earn an average of $53,870 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
1,208 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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606 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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432 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 39% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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289 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,422. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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#7

Allen College

Waterloo
276 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,509. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,799. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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226 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Counselors 19% $32,030
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490

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