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Health Professions Schools in Iowa

2,948 students earned Health Professions degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,671
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,671
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,671
Master’s Degree 1,002
Post-Master’s Certificate 275
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 275
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Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Iowa

There are 211,850 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $53,870, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
798 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport

Davenport
606 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,614 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

Des Moines
432 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Graceland University - Lamoni

Lamoni
206 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Iowa State University

Ames
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Saint Ambrose University

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#7

Drake University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,903. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#8

Allen College

Waterloo
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,838 after earning their degree at this institution. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,076 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $39,506 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#10

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438.

Health Professions Careers in IA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $104,640
Physician Assistants 33% $107,350
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Physical Therapists 26% $79,460
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 26% $33,240
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $71,380
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 24% $68,910
Respiratory Therapists 24% $52,560
Occupational Therapists 24% $78,510
Mental Health Counselors 23% $0
Athletic Trainers 23% $46,140
Software Applications Developers 23% $88,550
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Substance Abuse Counselors 21% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 21% $0
Veterinarians 21% $83,790
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Counselors 19% $32,030
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 18% $208,000
Dentists 18% $177,410
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $32,780
Dental Hygienists 17% $69,730
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $75,020
Exercise Physiologists 17% $47,400
Orthotists and Prosthetists 17% $63,010
Therapists 16% $50,130
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $46,830
Optometrists 16% $106,230
Clergy 16% $48,240
Dispensing Opticians 15% $32,240
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 15% $37,460
Psychology Professors 15% $80,600
Registered Nurses 14% $58,170
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $48,440
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $60,130
Marketing Managers 14% $98,190
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $208,000
Family and General Practitioners 14% $208,000
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $40,190
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $30,210
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Podiatrists 13% $146,340
Dentists 13% $0
Hearing Aid Specialists 13% $42,480
Radiation Therapists 13% $74,960
Chiropractors 12% $66,700
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 12% $38,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $31,810
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $78,810
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 11% $34,600
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $50,600
Audiologists 10% $77,270
Surgical Technologists 10% $40,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Engineers 9% $75,280
Fine Artists 9% $44,380
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $43,040
Nurse Anesthetists 8% $193,490
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $61,310
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $72,920
Pharmacists 7% $119,450
Dietetic Technicians 7% $25,150
Managers 6% $90,210
Life Scientists 3% $72,900
Recreational Therapists 3% $51,230
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $30,330
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630

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