by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Morningside 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.
Morningside University came in at #1,224 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.Morningside also ranked #28 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Morningside came in at #1,224. In addition, Morningside took the #28 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Iowa.
Morningside University was the school of choice for 884 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
The total graduate student population at Morningside is made up of 82.4% women and 17.6% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 7.8% of the graduate student population at Morningside.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Morningside. Around 0.8% of graduate students are international.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Morningside who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,328.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Morningside enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $64,152.
The graduate programs at Morningside lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $99,854 |
| Education, Other. | $65,956 |
| Special Education | $61,817 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $59,568 |
Morningside University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Sioux City, Iowa.The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Morningside University.
Contact details for Morningside are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106-1751 |
| Phone: | 712-274-5000 |
| Website: | www.morningside.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/morningside.edu |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/morningsideedu |
100.0% of the graduate students at Morningside took all of their courses online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 13 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 2 | — |
| General Education | 12 | — |
| Nursing | 28 | — |
| Special Education | 96 | $61,817 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 40 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 7 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 7 | — |
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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