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Medical Assisting in Iowa

Medical Assisting Schools in Iowa

453 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Medical Assisting is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Medical Assisting Majors in Iowa

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 261
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 261
Associate Degree 138
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 54

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Medical Assisting Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 18,180 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Medical Assisting Jobs in Iowa

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $41,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,078 after earning their degree at this institution.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,020 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,230 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
103 Total Students

An average student at Hamilton Technical College will pay a net price of $18,852. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
48 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,329 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $10,181.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,236. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,898 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,482 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,073.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,013 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,743. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,188 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Medical Assisting Careers in IA

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Occupational Therapy Assistants 34% $54,500
Physical Therapist Assistants 30% $48,620
Medical Assistants 27% $34,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 26% $33,240
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 16% $23,290
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $36,740
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,810
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,762
Allied Health Professions 840
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

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