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Health Professions Schools in Iowa

9,892 students earned Health Professions degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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

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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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,006
Associate Degree 1,922
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,671
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,671
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,671
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,538
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,538
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,478
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,478
Master’s Degree 1,002
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 275
Post-Master’s Certificate 275
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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: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

#2

Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport

Davenport
606 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport grads earn an average salary of $33,614.

#3

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

Des Moines
432 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#4

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines
369 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Graceland University - Lamoni

Lamoni
292 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,286.

#6

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $9,906. Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation.

#7

Allen College

Waterloo
276 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Allen College grads earn an average salary of $54,838.

#8

Iowa State University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Saint Ambrose University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 71% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,906 after graduation.

Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 34% $54,500
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Personal Care Aides 32% $24,060
Home Health Aides 31% $28,900
Physical Therapist Assistants 30% $48,620
Massage Therapists 28% $38,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Phlebotomists 28% $29,880
Medical Assistants 27% $34,700
Physical Therapists 26% $79,460
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 26% $33,240
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560
Occupational Therapists 24% $78,510
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Substance Abuse Counselors 21% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $0
Veterinarians 21% $83,790
Medical Secretaries 21% $34,690
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Physical Therapist Aides 19% $25,360
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Counselors 19% $32,030
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 18% $208,000
Dentists 18% $177,410
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $32,780
Dental Hygienists 17% $69,730
Dental Assistants 17% $40,320
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $75,020
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Orthotists and Prosthetists 17% $63,010
Therapists 16% $50,130
Optometrists 16% $106,230
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $46,830
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 16% $23,290
Clergy 16% $48,240
Dispensing Opticians 15% $32,240
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $37,460
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $48,440
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Marketing Managers 14% $98,190
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $208,000
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Family and General Practitioners 14% $208,000
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $36,740
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $30,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Occupational Therapy Aides 13% $30,590
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Dentists 13% $0
Podiatrists 13% $146,340
Radiation Therapists 13% $74,960
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $42,480
Chiropractors 12% $66,700
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 12% $38,410
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,810
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Audiologists 10% $77,270
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $29,620
Nursing Assistants 9% $28,520
Engineers 9% $75,280
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,410
Fine Artists 9% $44,380
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $34,290
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $61,310
Medical Transcriptionists 7% $35,030
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $72,920
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Pharmacists 7% $119,450
Dietetic Technicians 7% $25,150
Managers 6% $90,210
Life Scientists 3% $72,900
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3% $31,900
Recreational Therapists 3% $51,230
Psychiatric Aides 2% $33,270
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $30,330
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $41,130
Dental Laboratory Technicians 0% $42,590
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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