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2027 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Iowa

34 Colleges in the United States
1,814 Teacher Education Grade Specific Degrees Awarded
$43,877 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education Grade Specific degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for teacher education grade specific students.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education Grade Specific in Iowa

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education grade specific degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teacher Education Grade Specific

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in teacher education grade specific. This very large public university is located in the city of Iowa City. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 151 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Iowa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $45,015. University Of Iowa graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Iowa

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Iowa State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education grade specific, ranking #2. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 188 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $45,512 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Iowa State University

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University Of Northern Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education grade specific, ranking #3. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 370 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $48,667 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Northern Iowa graduates carry a median of $26,059 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from University Of Northern Iowa

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

Morningside College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morningside College awarded about 121 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $48,478 in their early career. Morningside College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Morningside College

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teacher education grade specific, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Drake University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $46,479 in their early career. Drake University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Drake University

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Des Moines Area Community College placed #6 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 56 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $43,121 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,956. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Des Moines Area Community College

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Western Iowa Tech Community College placed #7 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 18 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $35,742 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,886. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Northwestern College Iowa came in at #8 for teacher education grade specific this year. Northwestern College Iowa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Orange City. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 88 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Iowa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Northwestern College Iowa earn around $48,608 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,995. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Northwestern College Iowa

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Cornell College
Mount Vernon, IA

Cornell College came in at #9 for teacher education grade specific this year. Cornell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Mount Vernon. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Cornell College in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Cornell College earn a median of $42,756 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Cornell College

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Luther College
Decorah, IA

Luther College placed #10 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Luther College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $45,691 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Luther College

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University earned the #11 position for teacher education grade specific this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Des Moines. Grand View University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 31 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Grand View University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $46,547 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Grand View University

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Iowa Western Community College placed #12 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Iowa Western Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Council Bluffs. About 24 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Iowa Western Community College generally make around $43,444. Iowa Western Community College graduates carry a median of $15,153 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Iowa Western Community College

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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Coe College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Coe College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Coe College graduates 66% of students within six years. About 14 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Coe College in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Coe College earn a median of $44,511 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Coe College

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Southwestern Community College Creston came in at #14 for teacher education grade specific this year. Southwestern Community College Creston is a small public school located in the town of Creston. About 25 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Southwestern Community College Creston in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Southwestern Community College Creston earn a median of $46,106 early in their careers. Southwestern Community College Creston graduates carry a median of $15,881 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Southwestern Community College Creston

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Wartburg College
Waverly, IA

Wartburg College landed the #15 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Wartburg College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waverly. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 12 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Wartburg College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Wartburg College generally make around $44,999. Students borrow a median of $25,757 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education grade specific details for Wartburg College

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Central College
Pella, IA

Central College placed #16 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the town of Pella, Central College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 16 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Central College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Central College generally make around $44,000. Central College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Central College

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #17 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Set in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 18 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Iowa Central Community College earn a median of $39,624 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,135 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Iowa Central Community College

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Indian Hills Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education grade specific schools. Located in the town of Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 23 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Indian Hills Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Indian Hills Community College generally make around $49,626. Students borrow a median of $15,390 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Indian Hills Community College

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Hawkeye Community College placed #19 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Waterloo. There were roughly 10 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Hawkeye Community College in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Hawkeye Community College earn a median of $41,902 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,001 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Hawkeye Community College

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Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Simpson College placed #20 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 17 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Simpson College in the most recent year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $42,760 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Simpson College

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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College earned the #21 position for teacher education grade specific this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Sioux Center. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Dordt College in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Dordt College earn a median of $39,749 early in their careers. Dordt College graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Dordt College

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Southeastern Community College West Burlington placed #22 among the best teacher education grade specific schools. Set in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public institution. Southeastern Community College West Burlington awarded about 52 teacher education grade specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education grade specific program make about $45,760 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,126. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Southeastern Community College West Burlington

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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Clarke University landed the #23 spot for teacher education grade specific this year. Clarke University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque. Clarke University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 31 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Clarke University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education grade specific degree from Clarke University earn around $42,204 in the first couple years of their career. Clarke University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education grade specific program at Clarke University

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Eastern Iowa Community College District earned the #24 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Davenport. There were roughly 22 teacher education grade specific students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Iowa Community College District in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education grade specific degree recipients from Eastern Iowa Community College District generally make around $41,510. Eastern Iowa Community College District graduates carry a median of $15,995 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education grade specific from Eastern Iowa Community College District

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Saint Ambrose University earned the #25 position for teacher education grade specific this year. Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Davenport. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. About 37 teacher education grade specific degrees were awarded at Saint Ambrose University in the most recent year. Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates of Saint Ambrose University earn a median of $41,178 early in their careers. Saint Ambrose University graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. See the full teacher education grade specific program report for Saint Ambrose University

Rest of the Top 34 Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong teacher education grade specific education:

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
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Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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