by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking.
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We analyzed 18 schools across Iowa to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also 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 combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Northern Iowa tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income over $110k) school for master’s degrees in Iowa for overall quality. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized public school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Not only is University of Northern Iowa a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Iowa for overall quality.
The quality degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa. Iowa State University is a large public school located in Ames, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Iowa.
Out of the 18 master’s degree schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Iowa is a large public school located in Iowa City, Iowa.
University of Iowa has the honor of being ranked #1 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Morningside College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Sioux City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Morningside College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Iowa for overall quality.
A rank of #5 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list means Graceland University - Lamoni is a great place for students working on their degree. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lamoni, Iowa.
Graceland University - Lamoni has the honor of being ranked #9 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Loras College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #6. Loras College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Not only is Loras College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Iowa for overall quality.
Northwestern College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #7. Orange City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Northwestern College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Iowa for overall quality.
With a ranking of #8, Buena Vista University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Not only is Buena Vista University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Iowa for overall quality.
Upper Iowa University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #9. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fayette, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Upper Iowa University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Iowa.
Waldorf University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Waldorf University is a small private for-profit school located in Forest City, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Waldorf University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Iowa.
With a ranking of #11, Saint Ambrose University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Davenport, Iowa.
Saint Ambrose University has the honor of being ranked #8 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Briar Cliff University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Briar Cliff is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux City, Iowa.
Not only is Briar Cliff University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Iowa for overall quality.
Drake University landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Drake is a private not-for-profit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Drake University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Mount Mercy University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Mount Mercy University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Iowa for overall quality.
With a ranking of #15, William Penn University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Penn University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Iowa.
Dordt University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Dordt University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Dubuque landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. University of Dubuque is a small private not-for-profit school located in Dubuque, Iowa.
University of Dubuque has the honor of being ranked #17 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Grand View University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand View University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Iowa.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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