Colleges in Iowa

Whittle lists 75 colleges in Iowa, sorted by how many students they graduate each year. Costs and outcomes come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Popular programs in Iowa

Liberal Arts and Sciences (33) Business Administration and Management (41) Registered Nursing (35) Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training (15) Elementary Education and Teaching (41) Nursing Assistant / Aide and Patient Care Assistant / Aide (7) Finance (15) Psychology (39) Welding Technology / Welder (16) Accounting (37) Exercise Science and Kinesiology (29) Computer Science (20) Marketing (15) Organizational Leadership (14) Biology (41) Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (5) Emergency Medical Technology / Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13) Mechanical Engineering (6) Aesthetician / Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (13) Social Work (24) Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician (15) Cosmetology (18) Political Science and Government (28) Criminal Justice / Safety Studies (28) Sport and Fitness Administration / Management (19) Speech Communication and Rhetoric (20) Educational Leadership and Administration (10) History (35) Medical / Clinical Assistant (16) Homeland Security (3) Information Technology (6) Computer Programming, Specific Applications (6) Child Care Provider / Assistant (12) English Language and Literature (35) Mathematics (36) Agribusiness / Agricultural Business Operations (8) Animal Sciences (9)

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$22,531

Graduation rate
75%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,762
Iowa State University
Ames, IA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$18,589

Graduation rate
75%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$63,386
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$11,171

Graduation rate
39%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,018
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA · 4-year · Public

Average net price
$15,901

Graduation rate
68%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,177
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$9,705

Graduation rate
43%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,016
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$8,770

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,473
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$14,017

Graduation rate
45%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,060
Drake University
Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$29,127

Graduation rate
74%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,901
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$14,629

Graduation rate
40%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,793
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$9,328

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,046
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$20,942

Graduation rate
34%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$52,766
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$9,649

Graduation rate
43%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,849
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$12,347

Graduation rate
43%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,882
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · 4-year · Private for-profit

Average net price
$19,693

Graduation rate
21%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,165
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$24,691

Graduation rate
61%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,531
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$10,010

Graduation rate
61%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,462
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$14,956

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$27,981
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$18,846

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,156
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$11,272

Graduation rate
51%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,306
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,483

Undergrads
43
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$10,693

Graduation rate
40%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,507
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$25,907

Graduation rate
66%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,802
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$31,320

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,494
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$17,648

Graduation rate
88%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$62,830
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$21,774

Graduation rate
54%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$52,824
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$26,924

Graduation rate
66%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$62,234
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$20,168

Graduation rate
58%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$60,787
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$9,871

Graduation rate
59%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,129
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$25,807

Graduation rate
70%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$52,559
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$23,386

Graduation rate
40%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,190
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
West Des Moines, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$8,059

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,010
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$14,800

Graduation rate
58%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,776
Luther College
Decorah, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$23,097

Graduation rate
71%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,850
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$22,601

Graduation rate
33%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,936
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$13,933

Graduation rate
50%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,108
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$18,745

Graduation rate
66%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$57,125
Loras College
Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$20,716

Graduation rate
68%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,289
Graceland University-Lamoni
Lamoni, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$18,504

Graduation rate
42%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,361
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$32,908

Graduation rate
64%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$56,201
Simpson College
Indianola, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$21,936

Graduation rate
63%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$59,274
Central College
Pella, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$23,377

Graduation rate
66%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,317
Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$23,634

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,460
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$24,479

Graduation rate
56%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,396
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Average net price
$23,907

Graduation rate
48%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$54,475
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA · 2-year · Public

Average net price
$11,451

Graduation rate
38%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,562
Allen College
Waterloo, IA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,261

Median debt
$18,750

Undergrads
261
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA · Less than 2-year · Private for-profit

Average net price
$18,552

Graduation rate
88%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,132

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