2026 Best Counseling Psychology Schools in Iowa

Counseling Psychology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for counseling psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Counseling Psychology Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Counseling Psychology in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall counseling psychology education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Counseling Psychology

1

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

10 Counseling Psychology Degrees Awarded

$54,988 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Morningside College the best school in the country for a degree in counseling psychology. Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux City. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 counseling psychology degrees were awarded at Morningside College in the most recent year. Students who receive their counseling psychology degree from Morningside College earn around $54,988 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,281. Read more about the counseling psychology program at Morningside College

2

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

36 Counseling Psychology Degrees Awarded

$49,323 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong counseling psychology program will find one at Buena Vista University, which ranked #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Storm Lake. Buena Vista University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 36 counseling psychology degrees were awarded at Buena Vista University in the most recent year. Graduates of the counseling psychology program make about $49,323 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,317 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in counseling psychology from Buena Vista University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.