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2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
1,291 Degrees Awarded
$14,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Master's in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 310,601 education students received their degree, making the major the 4th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across Iowa, there were 3,578 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,396 and $29,131 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,291 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,298 and $45,299 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school awarded 101 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our iowa master’s degree education students whose families make $75-$110k list, Iowa State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, this medium-sized public school awarded 131 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

UNI also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNI are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Northern Iowa Education Report

#3

Northwestern College

Orange City, Iowa
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern College landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Orange City, Iowa, and it awarded 100 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

NWC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern College are $6,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Buena Vista University landed the #4 spot on the list. BVU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Storm Lake, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 66 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at BVU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Buena Vista University are $9,936.

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#5

Loras College

Dubuque, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Loras College landed the #5 spot on the list. Loras is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our iowa master’s degree education students whose families make $75-$110k list, Loras has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loras College are $10,820.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#3 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 116 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Iowa Education Report

#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, Iowa
#14 in overall quality

Grand View University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Grand View University is located in Des Moines, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our iowa master’s degree education students whose families make $75-$110k list, Grand View University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand View University are $9,170, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa

Simpson College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Simpson College is a small school located in Indianola, Iowa that handed out 6 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Simpson College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Simpson College are $8,868.

Full Simpson College Education Report

#9

Morningside College

Sioux City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

Morningside College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Sioux City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education degrees to 322 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Morningside, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Morningside College are $5,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Morningside Education Report

#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center, Iowa
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Dordt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Sioux Center, Iowa, and it awarded 69 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Dordt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dordt are $9,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Dordt Education Report

#11 in overall quality

Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Graceland University - Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lamoni, Iowa. It awarded 14 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Graceland Lamoni also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Graceland Lamoni are $17,647, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Graceland University - Lamoni Education Report

#12

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
#12 in overall quality

Mount Mercy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

Mount Mercy not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount Mercy are $10,870, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Mount Mercy Education Report

#13

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
#1 in overall quality

Drake University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and it awarded 217 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Drake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drake University are $11,932, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa

Saint Ambrose University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Davenport, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

St. Ambrose University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Ambrose University are $18,150, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at Saint Ambrose University

#15

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, Iowa
#9 in overall quality

Upper Iowa University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fayette, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our iowa master’s degree education students whose families make $75-$110k list, UIU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Upper Iowa University are $19,152, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIU Education Report

#16

Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Clarke University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Master’s in Iowa For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clarke is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dubuque, Iowa. It awarded 19 masters’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Clarke also made our “Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clarke University are $12,119.

Read more about Education at Clarke University

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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