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Allied Health Professions in Iowa

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 178 students earned their Allied Health degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 150
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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
  • White: 76.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $26,292.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,592. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, UD grads earn an average salary of $40,489.

#5

Loras College

Dubuque
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,629.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#7

Grand View University

Des Moines
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University. This private school has an average net price of $20,469. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Drake University

Des Moines
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

Allied Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Radiation Therapists 13% $74,960
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
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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