by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Iowa State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Iowa State University took the #102 spot.This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.For this achievement, ISU received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.ISU also ranked #3 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and ISU took the #102 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Iowa, ISU came in at #3.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, ISU came in at #102. In addition, ISU took the #3 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Iowa.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, ISU came in at #102. ISU also ranked #3 for Best Graduate Schools in Iowa.
Around 4,752 graduate students chose to attend Iowa State University during the most recent year for which we have data.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 49.4% of the total graduate students at ISU are women and 50.6% are men.
About 10.4% of the graduate students who attend ISU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at ISU. Around 40.3% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at ISU who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,319.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at ISU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $89,001.
After earning their professional degree from ISU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $108,813.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at ISU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $137,692 |
| Industrial Engineering | $127,889 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $122,139 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | $108,813 |
| Business Administration & Management | $104,181 |
| Accounting | $88,648 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,741 |
| Plant Sciences | $85,118 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | $77,649 |
| Animal Science | $68,147 |
Located in Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University is a public institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Iowa State University.
Contact details for ISU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1750 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011-2103 |
| Phone: | 515-294-4111 |
| Website: | www.iastate.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/IowaStateU |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/IowaStateU |
Around 31.9% of ISU graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 12.4% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 17 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 7 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 3 | — |
| General Sales & Marketing | 67 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 4 | — |
| Quality Control Technology | 6 | — |
| Soil Sciences | 16 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Iowa State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine. | 157 | $108,813 |
Listed here are the programs in which Iowa State University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Public Services | 2 | — |
| Architectural Sciences | 1 | — |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 5 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 4 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 6 | — |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 | — |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 2 | — |
| General Psychology | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | — |
| Information Technology | 1 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 15 | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 6 | — |
| Systems Engineering | 2 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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