We have collected a list of private and public, four year colleges and universities that offer online degrees in the state of IOWA. These schools all offer accredited online degree options. Some of these schools may not be fully online and could require visits to the campus. We strive to provide you the most up-to-date information as to not waste your time, but options change at any given time, so please visit each university's website to get the latest, most accurate information. Listed alphabetically in two different categories: PRIVATE and PUBLIC colleges and universities.
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PRIVATE COLLEGES IN IOWA OFFERING ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
**4 YEAR PLUS**
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY605 Washington St.Fayette, IA 52142(563) 425-5200www.uiu.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: None
ONLINE OFFERINGS AT UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY:ASSOCIATE DEGREESAssociate in General BusinessAssociate in Liberal ArtsAssociate in Criminal JusticeAssociate in Psychology
BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor of Arts in Graphic DesignBachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelor of Arts in Liberal ArtsBachelor of Science in AccountingBachelor of Science in Business Administration—Bachelor of Science in Communication**Emphasis in:Communication StudiesJournalism—Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster ManagementBachelor of Science in Financial ManagementBachelor of Science in Health Services AdministrationBachelor of Science in Human Resources ManagementBachelor of Science in Human ServicesBachelor of Science in Information SystemsBachelor of Science in Information TechnologyBachelor of Science in ManagementBachelor of Science in MarketingBachelor of Science in Psychology—Bachelor of Science in Public Administration**Emphasis in:Emergency ManagementFire ScienceLaw EnforcementPolicy/Politics—Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)Bachelor of Science in Social ScienceBachelor of Science in Software Engineering
MASTER'S DEGREESMasters of Business Administration (MBA)**Emphasis Areas:AccountingCorporate Financial ManagementGeneral ManagementHuman Resources ManagementOrganizational Development—Masters of Education (M.Ed.)**Emphasis Area:Higher EducationInstructional Strategist (Special Education)ReadingTeacher Leadership—Master of Public Administration (MPA)**Emphasis Areas:Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityHealth and Human ServicesPublic ManagementNonprofit Organizational ManagementGovernment AdministrationGeneral Study
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SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY518 W Locust St.Davenport, IA 52803(563) 333-6000www.sau.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS FULLY ONLINE:MASTER'S DEGREESMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Criminal Justice (MCJ)Master of Education in Education Administration (MEA)Master of Early Childhood Education (MECE)Master of Education in Teaching
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MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE1501 Morningside Ave.Sioux City, IA 51106(712) 274-5000www.morningside.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE:MASTER'S DEGREESMaster of Arts in Teaching**Concentrations in:Professional EducatorSpecial Education
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GRACELAND UNIVERSITY – LAMONI1 University PlaceLamoni, IA 50140(641) 784-5000www.graceland.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
ONLINE DEGREES OFFERED ONLINE AT GRACELAND UNIVERSITY – LAMONI:BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor of Arts in Health Care ManagementBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)Bachelor of Arts in Business AdministrationBachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership ProgramBachelor of Arts in Online Dual Major Program
MASTER'S DEGREESMaster of Nursing (FNP and NE majors)Registered Nurse To Master of Science in Nursing (Rn To Msn)Master of Arts in Religion—Master of Education**Concentrations in:Curriculum and InstructionDifferentiated InstructionLiteracy InstructionManagement of the Quality Classroom (William Glasser focus)Special EducationTechnology IntegrationInstructional Leadership (non-teacher, business focus)
DOCTORATE DEGREESDoctor of Nursing Practice
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CLARKE UNIVERSITY1550 Clarke Dr.Dubuque, IA 52001(563) 588-6300www.clarke.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERED ONLINE AT CLARKE UNIVERSITY:MASTER'S DEGREESMaster of Arts in Education
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BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY3303 Rebecca St.Sioux City, IA 51104(712) 279-5321www.briarcliff.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BACHELOR'S DEGREES ONLINE:BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor of Arts in AccountingBachelor of Arts in Business AdministrationBachelor of Arts in Operations ManagementBachelor of Science in Nursing (Rn-Bsn)Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS2500 Fleur Dr.Des Moines, IA 50321Phone:(515) 244-4221www.aib.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: None
ONLINE OFFERINGS AT AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS:BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor's in AccountingBachelor's in Business AdministrationBachelor's in Contemporary Business CommunicationsBachelor's in MarketingBachelor's in General Studies
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IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE601 N Main St.Mt Pleasant, IA 52641(319) 385-8021www.iw.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
IOWA WESLEYAN COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING DEGREE PROGRAMS ONLINE:BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor of Science in Nursing(RN To BSN)
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PRIVATE COLLEGES IN IOWA OFFERING ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
**4 YEAR PLUS**
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA1227 W 27th St.Cedar Falls, IA 50614(319) 273-2311www.uni.edu
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
THERE ARE MANY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA:BACHELOR'S DEGREESBachelor of Arts in Technology ManagementBachelor of Arts in Elementary EducationBachelor of Liberal Studies
MASTER'S DEGREES****The following degrees are offered entirely online:Art Education (MA)Early Childhood Education (MAE)Elementary Education (MAE)Instructional Technology (MA)Literacy Education (MAE)Master of Arts in Education (MAE) – for teacher leaders in American International SchoolsMaster of Science (MS) in TechnologyMusic Education (MM)Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development (MA)Physical Education: Teaching/Coaching (MA)Professional Development for Teachers (MAE)Special Education Consultant Emphasis (MAE)Special Education: Field Specialization (MAE)Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MA)
****The following online degree programs require some on-campus activities:Educational Leadership – Principalship (MAE/ASC)Master of Social Work (MSW)Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8) (MA)Mathematics: Community College Teaching Emphasis (MA)Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis (MA)Public Policy (MPP)School Library Studies (MA)Science Education (MA)Social Science for Teachers Grades 6-12 (MA)Teaching English in Secondary Schools (TESS) (MA)