University of Iowa

The University of Iowa is a public four-year institution located in Iowa City, IA, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 32,773 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 66 out of 100. It reports a 73% completion rate and an 89% retention rate (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers several health sciences programs relevant to vocational and applied career paths. These include Registered Nursing at the associate's level, Radiologic Technology/Science at the associate's level, Nuclear Medical Technology at the associate's level, as well as bachelor's degree programs in Physician Associate/Assistant and Nursing Science. These programs prepare students for in-demand roles across the healthcare sector.

As Iowa's flagship public research university, the University of Iowa provides students in its health sciences programs with access to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the country, offering extensive clinical training opportunities.