The University of Iowa has earned significant recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, with 55 of its colleges and programs being acknowledged for their excellence. Notably, 11 of these programs secured a spot in the top 10, showcasing the university’s strong academic offerings across various fields.
Each year, U.S. News evaluates professional school programs across multiple disciplines such as business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing. As per the latest assessment, Iowa boasts 24 colleges and programs ranked among the top 25 nationwide.
Top-Ranked Programs
1. Nurse Anesthesia (College of Nursing)
1. Physician Assistant (Carver College of Medicine)*
2. Audiology (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)
2. Physical Therapy (Carver College of Medicine)
3. Pediatric Primary Care, Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Practitioner (College of Nursing)
3. Speech-Language Pathology (CLAS)
5. Rehabilitation Counseling (College of Education)
6. Administration DNP (College of Nursing)
7. Printmaking (CLAS)*
8. Gerontology, Acute Care DNP (College of Nursing)
8. Gerontology, Primary Care DNP (College of Nursing)
9. Family Nurse Practitioner DNP (College of Nursing)
9. Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental Health, Across the Lifespan DNP (College of Nursing)
These rankings highlight the University of Iowa’s commitment to offering top-tier education in various specialized fields. Notably, its programs in nursing and medicine have consistently been recognized for their excellence.
Additional Recognitions
The university’s impact extends beyond academics, as U.S. News also evaluates graduate outcomes, including employment in specific sectors post-graduation:
- 28. Most graduates practicing in rural areas (Carver College of Medicine)
- 30. Most graduates in federal clerkships (College of Law)
- 46. Most graduates practicing in health professional shortage areas (Carver College of Medicine)
- 124. Most graduates practicing in primary care (Carver College of Medicine)
For medical schools, U.S. News categorizes them into four tiers for Primary Care and Research, based on a comprehensive score derived from various factors. The University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine is positioned in Tier 3 for Primary Care and Tier 2 for Research.
It should be noted that some rankings marked with an asterisk (*) were not evaluated this year but reflect the most recent standings of those programs.
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