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Allied Health in Iowa

Allied Health Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 1,155 students earned their Allied Health degrees in IA.

An Allied Health major is the 15th most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 183
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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 8 colleges in Iowa that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,799. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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#5

Loras College

Dubuque
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,343. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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#7

Drake University

Des Moines
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,176. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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Allied Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Nursing 462
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 305
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234
Public Health 193
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 164
Communication Sciences 116

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