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M.A. Courses at Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, USA

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Iowa State University M.A. Highlights 2026

Iowa State University offers M.A. program of duration 1.5 years to 4 years to international students, including Indians. Applicants who want to excel with strong academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular merit and a variety of other academic and professional opportunities must choose this course. There are 12 M.A. courses available for international students. International students need to pay the first-year tuition fee for Iowa State University M.A. program which is USD 24,352 - 29,124. International students are also required to have a budget to cover other expenses like rent, meals, transportation and more.

Iowa State University M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility

The basic criteria that international students need to fulfill for Iowa State University admission to M.A. courses is submitting the scores of exams accepted and documents required for the admission process. The exams accepted are

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Master of Community of Regional Planning

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹28 L

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#114

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MS in Sociology

18 months

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₹26 L

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#100

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MA in Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication

18 months

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₹26 L

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#114

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BA in Womens and Gender Studies

2.54 years

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₹26 L

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#114

12th Marks

Minimum 50%

M.A. in anthropology

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

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M.A. in political science

3.92 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹23 L

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#116

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M.A. in English

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹23 L

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MS in Rural Sociology

18 months

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

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#100

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MA in TESOL/Applied Linguistics

18 months

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₹26 L

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BS in Human Development and Family Studies

4 years

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₹26 L

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#114

12th Marks

Minimum 50%

BS in Community and Regional Planning

4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

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Shiksha Ranking

#114

12th Marks

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BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies

4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹26 L

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#114

12th Marks

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Iowa State University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 18 months - 4 years)
Tuition	INR 22.65 L - 27.09 L
Total fee	INR 22.65 L - 27.09 L

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Iowa State University	INR 23.18 L - 27.72 L	#401 THE, 2026
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University of North Carolina Wilmington Compare	INR 20.54 L - 26.8 L	#198 US News, 2026

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Iowa State University M.A. Rankings

The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #335 in 2025. International students can check the Iowa State University rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#356	#305	#335
Country Ranking	#121	#107	#111

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0% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

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Internships3.5

Part time work2.5

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.5

Value for money3

Public transportation3

Safety3.5

Indian Food2.5

Permanent Immigration2.5

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BA in Women’s and Gender Studies - Batch of 2024

2.5

Internship are available but doesn't pay well.

Tips: Dietary acculturation is common - a sudden change in diet and nutrients based on what is available to you can be tricky to deal with. Scope out your local multicultural food options through additional grocery stores and food pantries to help find food items closer to ones from home!

Likes (Internships): There are some internships available but the pay is low or it is only available for academic credit with no other compensation - internships are hard to find without the proper support from advisors and connections. Finding internships is only possible through extensive time of research and using connections.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There is only one Indian restaurant that is average in quality and does not have much variety in terms of cuisine - it is a little pricy as well. There is a grocery store with some meal options that are alright but not the most authentic for Indian food.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 400

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024Read more

Ridhima

M.A. in political science - Batch of 2025

3.9

Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies.

Tips: Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies. The lifestyle is calmer and more slow-paced than other colleges, and you can also expect to be a little on the outskirts of the city, but I feel this adds to the charm of the place. Living is quite affordable, and the faculty is very passionate and helpful. I feel I have made the right choice.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3075

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550

Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more

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How many programs does Iowa State University have?

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Iowa State University degree programs attracts students from all over the world. The Iowa State University programs features more than 100 UG, over 350 PG, and around 85+ doctoral programs for its international students. Iowa State University popular programs include Engineering, Business, Mechanica

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Who are the famous personalities that went to Iowa State University?

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Iowa State University alumni network features over 284,000 members from all over the globe. A few famous personalities that went to Iowa State University are listed below-

Lee Teng-hui
Luis Ernesto Derbez
Theaster Gates
Fred Hoiberg
Dan Gable
Kim Reynolds
Georges Niang

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How many alumni does Iowa State University have?

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Iowa State University vast alumni network features 284,000+ alumni members worldwide. Some famous personalities that went to Iowa State University are Clayton Anderson, George Washington Carver, Henry Agard Wallace, LeRoy E. Cain, Dennis Muilenburg, etc.

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What is the ranking of Iowa State University in the world?

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Iowa State University is one of the finest universities in the world. As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, ISU is ranked at #377 in world and #76 in USA. Top ranking bodies all over the world ranks ISU that are listed below-

Ranking Authorities	Rank
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#377 in world and #76 in USA
Times Higher Education 2026	#401-500 in World University Rankings
QS Rankings 2026	#449 in QS World University Rankings
US News and World Report 2026	#117 in Best National Universities

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What is the average salary of Iowa State University graduates?

Answered 2 days ago

Iowa State University graduates are constantly in high demand worldwide. Iowa State University placement rate for UG students is over 90%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months. The average salary of Iowa State University graduates is listed below-

Course	Salary (ROI)
MBA	USD 90,000 (INR 85.08 L)
UG	USD 62,000 (INR 58.57 L)

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