Best graduate programs in education in Iowa

Education master’s graduates in Iowa earn a weighted average salary of $49,060 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 4 of the 6 programs available in Iowa, accounting for 81% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Iowa | #14 in Education nationally

Northwestern College

Orange City, Iowa

Economic score 0.28

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,993

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $14,436

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Iowa | #45 in Education nationally
Economic score 0.40

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $51,554

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $21,794

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Iowa | #160 in Education nationally

Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa

Economic score 0.57

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,105

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $29,169

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Iowa | #205 in Education nationally

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

Economic score 0.67

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $47,771

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $31,625

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in education-grades & methods in Iowa?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in education-grades & methods is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in education-grades & methods earn in Iowa?

Salary

$49,060

The median master's degree in education-grades & methods graduate earns $49,060 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in education-grades & methods cost in Iowa?

Net cost

$24,170

The average annual cost of a master's degree in education-grades & methods is $24,170. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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