Health Professions at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA.
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Studying Online at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Iowa
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 289 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #185 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1724 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 289 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #185 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1724 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,199 |
| 2 years | $77,805 |
| 3 years | $82,676 |
| 4 years | $96,404 |
| 5 years | $111,690 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $96,404, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Iowa stands at $25,570.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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