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Online Degrees from Universities in Iowa

Listings in Iowa identify where the institution (or its administering campus) is located. They do not mean you must live there, and an online degree based in Iowa is not automatically open to every Iowa resident or to international applicants — check each program's state authorization and licensure notes.

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University of Iowa

Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS)

Bachelor'sBASDegree completionBachelor of Applied Studies
Subject: Applied Studies · Interdisciplinary Studies
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 120 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Nursing–RN (RN to BSN)

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: three, four, or five semesters (after admission, for the required 32 s.h.)
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Online BA in Political Science

Bachelor'sBADegree completionBachelor of Arts in Political Science
Subject: Political Science
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Flexible pace
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Executive MHA Track

Master'sMHAMaster of Health Administration
Subject: Healthcare Administration
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: typically less than two years (two courses per week) · 45 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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University of Iowa

Iowa MSW Online

Master'sMSWMaster of Social Work
Subject: Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time, Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 2, 3 or 4 years (regular standing); two years (advanced standing) · 54 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $667 per credit · Resident rate; also applies to online students residing in Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Next deadline: December 1, 2026 · Summer 2027 (advanced standing) / Fall 2027 (regular standing)
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University of Iowa

Master of Finance (part-time, online)

Master'sMFinMaster of Finance
Subject: Finance
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions) · Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: about two years (most students); as little as one year (Most students complete in about two years; one year is a stated minimum)
Tuition: Tuition: $2,250 per course · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Iowa

Online MA in Library and Information Science

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Library and Information Science
Subject: Information Systems
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: 2 years (typically 9 semester hours per semester (full-time)) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $2,061 per semester · All online students — Online MLIS, one course (3 credits) per semester
Next deadline: February 1, 2027 · Fall 2027
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University of Iowa

Online Master of Arts in Strategic Communication

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Strategic Communication
Subject: Public Relations & Strategic Communication · Communication
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $667 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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University of Iowa

Part-time Master of Business Analytics

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Business Analytics
Subject: Data Science & Analytics · Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Iowa City, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: about two years (two courses per semester) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $2,250 per course · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)

Bachelor'sBADegree completionBachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Subject: Criminal Justice
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous · Part-time, Full-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition: $377 per credit · All online students — Undergraduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Cybersecurity & System Administration (BS)

Bachelor'sBSDegree completionBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & System Administration
Subject: Cybersecurity · Information Technology
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Part-time, Full-time
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition: $377 per credit · All online students — Undergraduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Management: Business Administration (BA)

Bachelor'sBADegree completionBachelor of Arts in Management: Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA) · Management
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 3 Years (Degree completion sequence of two courses each semester) · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $462 per credit · All online students — Management: Business Administration BA Online · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Applied Engineering: Engineering Management (MS)

Master'sMSMaster of Science in Applied Engineering
Subject: Engineering Management
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Instructional Design & Learning Technologies (MA)

Master'sMAMaster of Arts in Instructional Design & Learning Technologies
Subject: Instructional Design & Technology
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: 5 semesters · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Master'sMPPMaster of Public Policy
Subject: Public Policy · Public Administration
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: 2 years (including summer courses) · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Social Work: Advanced Standing (MSW)

Master'sMSWMaster of Social Work
Subject: Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW)
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 37 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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University of Northern Iowa

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Professional doctorateEdDDoctor of Education
Subject: Educational Leadership & Administration · Curriculum & Instruction · Higher Education Administration
Administering location: Cedar Falls, IAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: Three-year online plan of study (Cohort model) · 48 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $604 per credit · All online students — Graduate Online Programs · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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