by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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After analyzing 39 schools in Iowa, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value 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.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes over $110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. 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 host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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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.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Northern Iowa the best value (income over $110k) school in Iowa. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized public school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa has the honor of being ranked #4 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,060.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Iowa State University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $19,610.
The quality degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa. Des Moines Area Community College is a large public school located in Ankeny, Iowa.
Not only is Des Moines Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,714.
A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list means Northeast Iowa Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Calmar, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Northeast Iowa Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,279.
Out of the 39 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Iowa is a large public school located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Not only is University of Iowa a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,754.
Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Iowa Tech Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,675.
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Iowa Central Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Fort Dodge, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Iowa Central Community College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,298.
Marshalltown Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school situated in Marshalltown, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marshalltown Community College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,819.
Kirkwood Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Kirkwood Community College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,636.
Iowa Western Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Iowa Western Community College is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Iowa Western Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,831.
With a ranking of #11, Indian Hills Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. IHCC is a public institution located in Ottumwa, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Indian Hills Community College is ranked #34 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,232.
Southeastern Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #12. Southeastern Community College is located in West Burlington, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Southeastern Community College has the honor of being ranked #38 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,320.
Hawkeye Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Waterloo, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hawkeye Community College is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,345.
North Iowa Area Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a public school.
North Iowa Area Community College has the honor of being ranked #39 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,303.
Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. This small public school is located in Sheldon, Iowa.
Not only is Northwest Iowa Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,910.
Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is located in Davenport, Iowa and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Eastern Iowa Community College District has the honor of being ranked #36 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,476.
Southwestern Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. SWCC is a public institution located in Creston, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern Community College is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,691.
Loras College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Loras is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Loras College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,200.
Waldorf University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. This small private for-profit school is located in Forest City, Iowa.
Waldorf University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,692.
Morningside College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #20. Morningside is located in Sioux City, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Morningside College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $25,097.
Simpson College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Indianola, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Simpson College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,307.
Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Lamoni, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Graceland University - Lamoni a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,126.
With a ranking of #23, Upper Iowa University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa list. Upper Iowa University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fayette, Iowa.
Not only is Upper Iowa University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,068.
Buena Vista University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. Storm Lake, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Buena Vista University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,968.
Saint Ambrose University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Iowa ranking. St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Saint Ambrose University has the honor of being ranked #9 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $27,097.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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