We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ISU among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #178 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 178 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Iowa | 2 of 32 |
| Best Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 171 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 20 |
The education field at ISU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in education.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $46,890 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, education students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 218 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 51 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 16 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 20 |