by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 16 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,857 associate degrees in health professions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Kirkwood Community College. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a associate in health professions from Kirkwood Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. DMACC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny.More information about a associate in health professions from Des Moines Area Community College
Southeastern Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Southeastern Community College is a small public college located in the town of West Burlington.More information about a associate in health professions from Southeastern Community College
Eastern Iowa Community College District is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.More information about a associate in health professions from Eastern Iowa Community College District
Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Iowa Central Community College
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Des Moines.More information about a associate in health professions from Mercy College of Health Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Sioux City.More information about a associate in health professions from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Located in the small city of Sioux City, St Luke's College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from St Luke’s College
Iowa Western Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Council Bluffs.More information about a associate in health professions from Iowa Western Community College
Located in the remote town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Indian Hills Community College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 4,140 |
| Kansas | 35 | 1,846 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 941 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 449 |
| Missouri | 32 | 2,952 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 487 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,159 |
| Allied Health Professions | 289 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 154 |
| Dental Support Services | 139 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 61 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 54 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1 |