Rankings
How every major ranking places Iowa State University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 13 | $17,092 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $16,981 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 10 | $15,745 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 10 | $15,637 | See → |
| Social sciences | 9 | $13,780 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $15,768 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $16,309 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | $13,547 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $15,637 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 5 | $13,547 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $13,672 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $15,637 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $13,547 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at Iowa State University
The job market for Iowa State University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Iowa State University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $15,637 a year; half of Iowa State University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $13,692 and $16,981. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $17,092, humanities & languages $13,547.
How is Iowa State University ranked?
Iowa State University is ranked #449 by QS (2026), #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#12) and Veterinary Science (#12).
What IELTS score does Iowa State University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (9 of the 9 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Iowa State University offer?
93 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (13), business & management (11) and arts, design & creative studies (10).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Iowa State University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.