2024 Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in Iowa

Ranked #52 in popularity, higher education/higher education administration is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 39 master's degrees in higher education/higher education administration to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on higher education/higher education administration students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other higher education/higher education administration students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized higher education/higher education administration related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for higher education/higher education administration students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools

The higher education/higher education administration school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Schools in Iowa.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Iowa

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for higher education/higher education administration students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

1

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

28 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from Iowa State University

2

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in higher education/higher education administration. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in higher education/higher education administration from University of Iowa

Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Missouri	361	66
Minnesota	355	122
Kansas	254	23
North Dakota	167	5
South Dakota	130	30

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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Related Rankings by Major

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is one of 13 different types of Educational Administration programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Educational Leadership & Administration	245
Superintendency & Educational System Administration	9
Other Educational Administration & Supervision	6

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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