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Allied Health in Iowa

Allied Health Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 996 students earned their Allied Health degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 328
Associate Degree 295
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 89
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 89

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Iowa

There are 14,230 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Iowa

Allied Health grads earn an average of $52,700 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,898 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,465.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,401. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,699. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,078 a year.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,482 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of Iowa

Iowa City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,999 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,188 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

In their early career, IHCC grads earn an average salary of $34,973. This public school has an average net price of $7,519. 37% of the teachers are full time.

Allied Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $42,480
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $72,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,762
Allied Health Services 477
Health/Medical Admin Services 358
Dental Support Services 296
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 137
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 102
Health Sciences & Services 54
Mental & Social Health Services 1

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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