Covenant Medical Center, Inc vs The University of Iowa
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Covenant Medical Center, | The University of |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 56 | 992 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 56 | 960 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% ✓ | 96.8% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $219,118 ✓ | $130,133 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $42,141 – $750,000 | $40,539 – $694,000 |
| Total Workers | 56 | 1,015 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Covenant Medical Center, Inc
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | 9 | $274,161 |
| Family Medicine Physician | 4 | $244,038 |
| Resident Physician - Podiatry | 3 | $63,333 |
| Progressive Cardiac Care RN | 3 | $83,782 |
| Physician, Allergy & Immunology | 3 | $276,754 |
| Chaplain | 3 | $61,016 |
The University of Iowa
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 200 | $263,195 |
| House Staff Fellow Physician | 109 | $76,499 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | 103 | $60,728 |
| Assistant Professor | 80 | $134,738 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 73 | $67,941 |
| House Staff Resident Physician | 65 | $78,312 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Covenant Medical, Petitions | The University, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 20 (20 cert.) | 309 (281 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 12 (12 cert.) | 297 (254 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 18 (18 cert.) | 349 (319 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 6 (6 cert.) | 37 (37 cert.) |