U.S. News & World Report ranks nine University of Iowa online programs among the country’s best, including nursing and finance.

The University of Iowa has demonstrated excellence in online education, with its digital programs receiving national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. These prestigious rankings highlight Iowa’s particular strength in business and healthcare education, with several MBA specializations and nursing programs earning top spots.

Top-ranked programs showcase Iowa’s educational excellence

Leading the university’s achievements is the Master of Nursing Administration/leadership program, securing an impressive seventh-place ranking nationally. Iowa’s MBA program with a finance concentration follows closely behind at number eight, while the Master of Business for Veterans program earned the eleventh position.

Other notable rankings include:

• MBA with business analytics concentration (15th place)
• Master of Business program (16th place)
• MBA for veterans (17th place)
• MBA with general management focus (19th place)
• Overall MBA program (25th place)
• Master of Education (31st place)

Understanding the ranking criteria

The 2025 rankings evaluated programs based on several key factors. These included student engagement levels, measuring how effectively students could interact with faculty and peers in the online environment. Additionally, the assessment considered available technologies and services, faculty qualifications and training, and peer assessments from other institutions.

These rankings reflect the university’s commitment to delivering high-quality education through digital platforms, making advanced degrees more accessible to working professionals and distant learners while maintaining academic excellence.

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University of Iowa Shines in Online Program Rankings

by Good Info News Wire, Good Info News Wire
January 22, 2025

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