Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a Four or more years, Public, located in a Ames setting in Ames,IA They offer the following awards: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Post-master's Certificate, Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
| Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 6137 | 573 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 178 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 1561 | - |
| Research | 510 | - |
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While most graduate students in the department of Microbiology do their research on campus, a number of Microbiology graduate students perform their research off-campus at the National Animal Disease Center NADC) or the National Veterinary Services L more >
We build bright futures in civil, construction, and environmental engineering at Iowa State. Employers worldwide look to us as a source of world-class engineers, ideas, and technologies. more >
The purpose of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Iowa State University is to conduct quality research in basic biological sciences relevant to animals and humans as well as the instruction of graduate, veterinary and undergraduate students in more >
If you're looking to combine your interests in business and engineering, you owe it to yourself to consider graduate study in industrial engineering at Iowa State. more >
The TESL/Applied Linguistics faculty is internationally recognized in the field and has extensive experience in instruction and teacher education both in the U.S. and abroad. more >
This is an interdepartmental program with designated courses in agricultural mechanics, agronomy, animal science, horticulture, and economics. Efforts are made to accommodate schedules of students employed full-time. more >
Activities in high energy physics are varied and include work both in small laboratories within the Physics and Astronomy Department and at large national and international laboratories. more >
The department offers work for the degree master of science and doctor of philosophy with a major in food service and lodging management. This is a general hospitality management program. more >
The M.S./PhD. more >
The Genetics Graduate Program at Iowa State University has 87 faculty and 96 graduate students working and training in many different areas of genetics. more >
The Higher Education program at Iowa State University provides graduate instruction and leadership development in community college education, student personnel services, institutional research, post-secondary curriculum, and higher education adminis more >
Designed to help students analyze educational programs and issues, this program is helpful for classroom teachers, educational theorists, administrators, university personnel, youth workers, religious educators, and others who want to better understa more >
A new degree program in Agricultural Education offers students the opportunity to earn a Master of Science degree to acquire a teaching certificate. The program is designed to meet the specific needs of those individuals with a B.S. more >
The major in Education with specialization in Adult and Extension Education prepares people for positions in a wide array of organizational settings where the focus is working with adults in an educational context. more >
From our program in information assurance to the security of America's power grid, we do work today that makes headlines tomorrow. more >
Programs of study are designed on an individual basis in accordance with requirements of the Graduate College and established requirements for each departmental major. more >
The Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture trains students to design and manage agricultural systems that enhance food security, support human communities, and protect environmental quality. more >
The Iowa State Accounting major prepares students to analyze, synthesize and report data so others can use it to make informed decisions. more >
The Toxicology Graduate Program has 34 Faculty and 24 graduate students in thirteen different departments. more >
Coursework, practica, and research opportunities build on a strong foundation in early childhood education, child development, and family relationships. more >
The graduate program in architecture offers opportunities for both professional and post-professional study leading to the master of architecture degree. more >
The master's program features a wide range of courses in the history, theory, and pedagogy of rhetoric and writing; in communication theory and professional document analysis, design, and production; and on a variety of special topics. more >
The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program offers training at the interface of biology and the computational sciences. more >
Two year, 48 credit hour M.B.A. Areas of specialization offered in accounting, agribusiness, family financial planning, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, marketing, and supply chain management. M.S. more >
Students interested in graphic or interior design will enjoy access to contemporary studios, computer facilities, and a library of design publications and periodicals. more >
Students can major in biochemistry or biophysics, or in one of several interdepartmental majors. more >
The Meteorology Graduate Program places particular emphasis on analytical, diagnostic, and numerical modeling analysis of atmospheric dynamics on a range of scales, with research exploring microscale features in the boundary layer, mesoscale processe more >
The department offers programs leading to the Ph.D. in mathematics or applied mathematics, the M.S. in mathematics or applied mathematics, and the Master of School Mathematics. more >
Within the major of human development and family studies, students may choose from the following program areas (available for both M.S. and Ph.D. more >
Our students are prepared as kinesiologists in a positive, supportive environment in which both biological and behavioral contributions to the study of physical activity are examined. Our students also develop strong teaching skills. more >
Students seeking the master of science or doctor of philosophy degree may choose to major in entomology or one of four interdepartmental majors: ecology and evolutionary biology, genetics, neuroscience, or toxicology. more >
Iowa State is a world leader in materials research, boasting facilities that include the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, and the Microelectronics Research Center. more >
Designed as a two year program of study, the M.S. degree with a major in Agricultural Economics includes completion of a core sequence of courses including microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods and econometrics. more >
Consisting of members from the departments of Agronomy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, and Zoology and Genetics, the plant physiology faculty are dedicated, respected plant physiologists and molecular bi more >
Each Master's degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate research and course work and a comprehensive oral examination. more >
Consisting of members from the departments of Agronomy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, and Zoology and Genetics, the plant physiology faculty are dedicated, respected plant physiologists and molecular bi more >
Offers an excellent environment for research-based graduate training in Computer Science and related interdisciplinary areas (e.g., Bioinformatics). Most students are supported through fellowships, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships. more >
The educational administration program places dual emphasis on preparation of professional educational administrators and on the academic/scholarly aspects of educational leadership and management. more >
Instruction areas: bacteriology, mycology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, public health, environmental microbiology and food microbiology. more >
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) is an interdepartmental program that coordinates graduate education and research in these areas. more >
Internet-based gerontology curriculum. Program content is based on Standards and Guidelines for Gerontology Programs. 36-credit master's degree or a 21-credit graduate certificate. more >
The Department of Landscape Architecture offers the opportunity for advanced, specialized study in natural and cultural resource planning and design. more >
The graduate program emphasizes modern statistical theory and its role in sound applications. Statistics majors enroll in a core program, with additional courses planned around individual interests. more >
The APA accredited doctoral program in counseling psychology at Iowa State University provides broad-based education and training in the science and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. more >
Nationally recognized for its research, the Greenlee School offers work for the master of science degree with a major in journalism and mass communication. more >
Iowa State University's M.S. and Ph.D. programs in industrial education and technology provide strong preparation for college and university faculty positions. more >
The Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University has a renowned faculty with whom you can study. Collaborative research is common throughout our department. U.S. more >
The department offers research-oriented master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees through programs emphasizing a balance of theory and practical application. more >
The Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Program (IGS) offers flexibility in a nontraditional alternative to conventional graduate programs. more >
The goal of the Agricultural Meteorology program is to provide M.S. and Ph.D. more >
On-line curriculum; program consists of 42 semester credit hours for the MFCS-family financial planning; or 18 credits for the family financial planning certificate. more >
Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases. more >
The Psychometrics and Applied Individual Differences (PAID) program is designed to equip students with the conceptual and methodological tools for conducting meaningful psychological research in a variety of basic and applied settings. more >
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) is an interdepartmental graduate major offered through the Departments of Agronomy; Anthropology; Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology; Entomology; Genetics, Development & Cell Biology; Geological & Atmospher more >
Through training and mentoring exceptional graduate students, we foster understanding of managed ecosystems and the environment at the global, national, and regional scales. The Environmental Science program grants MS and PhD degrees that promote more >
The ISU Social Psychology Program provides its students with the skills necessary to pursue careers in both academic and applied settings. more >
As a major area of research and study at Iowa State University, Immunobiology offers the benefits of interdepartmental study. more >
The graduate literature faculty offers a wide range of courses in British, American, and world literature, embracing diverse topics and methodologies. The program is intended to give students a broadly based grounding in literary studies. more >
With approximately 120 majors, the Interior Design program is guided by seven full-time faculty members instructing most studio and lecture courses. Additional courses are taught in the related departments of Architecture, Engineering and Textiles. more >
At Iowa State, you'll have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of research topics in the areas of thermal systems, mechanical systems, virtual reality applications, and micro/nano-systems. more >
The Department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Animal Ecology, Fisheries Biology, and Wildlife Biology, as well as interdisciplinary majors in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Toxicology, and Water Resources. more >
Students can major in biochemistry or biophysics, or in one of several interdepartmental majors. more >
The program is focused on the user experience in the man-made environment. Includes subjects such as: public information(signage and exhibit design), information design, electronic design, and publications. more >
Well-equipped laboratories; spacious, climate-controlled greenhouses and growth chambers; and a well-staffed, 100-hectare research farm are just some of the facilities available to graduate students in the Department of Horticulture. more >
This degree program is designed to meet the emerging needs of professionals in family and consumer sciences who find that a master's degree is increasingly required for employment and career advancement. more >
The department cooperates in the interdepartmental programs of Immunobiology, neuroscience, and professional agriculture. more >
The counselor education program emphasizes the development of professional counselors and the academic/scholarly aspects of counseling, offering students practical experience in a variety of settings. more >
The program offers students from a wide variety of science and engineering backgrounds advanced study in the use of plant- and crop-based resources for the production of bio-based products, including fuels, chemicals, materials, and energy. more >
The creative writing program at Iowa State offers promising writers a broad range of courses and a collegian atmosphere suited to rigorous work and steady development. more >
Accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State offers the professional degree, mast more >
The MS in Information Systems program is designed to provide students with a strong set of technical skills and a broad background in business, which will enable them to be employed in the middle management cadre in organizations. more >
Aerospace engineering research at Iowa State will help you build skills and knowledge that are literally out of this world! more >
A revolution is underway in biotechnology and medicine, and Iowa State's Department of Chemical Engineering is leading the charge. more >
Program is available to students with B.S. in any engineering field. Thirty credits are required which include 21 credits in engineering coursework, 6 credits of non-engineering coursework, and a 3 credit creative component. more >
100% Online Graduate Certificate and Masters Degree in Information Assurance. The Information Assurance Graduate Certificate consists or 12 credit hours, while the Masters Degree consists of 30 credit hours. more >
In 1994, the statistics department signed an agreement with General Motors Corporation to deliver a Master of Science to GM employees. Since then, 3M and Mayo Clinic have signed agreements with Iowa State for delivery of the master's program. more >
100% Online Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering. The Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering consists of 30 credit hours. Course delivery methods include live and archived streaming media, FTP download, and CD-ROM. more >
Available only in Iowa---Delivered off-campus since 1994, the non-thesis Master of Family and Consumer Sciences is designed for working professionals to enhance skills in your current position and increase your chances for promotion The comprehensive more >
100% Online Graduate Certificate in Environmental Engineering. The certificate consists of 12 credit hours (4 courses). Choose from a variety of course offerings. more >
100% Online Graduate Certificate in Power Systems Engineering. The certificate consists of 12 credit hours (4 courses). A typical schedule includes one class per semester allowing students to finish the entire program in 2 or less years. more >
100% Online Masters Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering The Masters of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering consists of 30 credit hours. Course delivery methods include live and archived streaming media, FTP download, and CD-ROM. more >
100% online Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. The Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering consists of 30 credit hours. Course delivery methods include live and archived streaming media, FTP download, and CD-ROM. more >