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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science in Iowa

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Schools in Iowa

In 2021-2022, 134 students earned their Clinical Laboratory Science degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Associate Degree 48
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a clinical laboratory science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of clinical laboratory science majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Grads in Iowa

6,570 people in the state and 643,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to clinical laboratory science.

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Wages for Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Jobs in Iowa

In this state, clinical laboratory science grads earn an average of $35,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $37,990.

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There are 14 colleges in Iowa that offer clinical laboratory science degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,465. In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $34,819.

#2

Allen College

Waterloo
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,277 after earning their degree at this institution. 47% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

St Luke's College

Sioux City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,599. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Hawkeye Community College will pay a net price of $11,000. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,020 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,604 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,078 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,422.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. In their early career, IHCC grads earn an average salary of $34,973.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

University of Iowa

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,443. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,044 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 61% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Morningside College

Sioux City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morningside.

#10

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Mount Mercy grads earn an average salary of $48,677.

#10

Northwestern College

Orange City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,185. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,201 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Wartburg College

Waverly
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Careers in IA

Some of the careers clinical laboratory science majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Phlebotomists 28% $29,880
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $34,290
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 3% $31,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to clinical laboratory science.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,762
Allied Health Professions 840
Allied Health Services 477
Health/Medical Admin Services 358
Dental Support Services 296
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 102
Health Sciences & Services 54
Mental & Social Health Services 1

View all majors related to Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

View Nationwide Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Report

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