Iowa Psychology Schools

Displaying programs from 28 schools

Iowa is a state small in population but large in its support of the behavioral sciences and education in general. The largest city, Des Moines, has only 200,000 people, yet the state itself is home to around 30 psychology degree programs.

Featured schools

Walden University

Featured Programs:
BS in Psychology - Graduate School Prep

Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology/Child & Adolescent Development (Online)

Iowa Psychology Resources

Featured schools

Capella University

Featured Programs:
MS in General Psychology (Online)
MS in Child and Adolescent Development

Post University

Featured Programs:
BA in Psychology (Online)

Educational Programs and Possibilities

Most degree programs that Iowa offers include bachelors and masters degree plans, though should one want to finish up with a doctorate, there are a handful of schools available. Iowa State University is among the most widely known for doctoral work in the psychology field.

Featured schools

Kaplan University

Featured Programs:
BS Psychology (Online)

Northcentral University

Featured Programs:
MA in Health Psychology (Online)

State tuition grants and scholarships offer students a way to defray costs. There are also work study plans to help students with books, meals and tuition. The Iowa Grant is probably the most recognized of these opportunities.

Featured schools

Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Featured Programs:
MA in Applied Forensic Psychology (Online)

Psychology in Iowa Job Prospects

Iowa is considered on the lower tier of pay at just $62,000 annually, but the low cost of living still makes it an attractive place to live and work. The Bureau of Professional Licensure will issue a license once the applicant has attained a doctorate degree and fulfilled other application requirements.

School Listings...

Ashford University - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: General Psychology, Human Services
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Specialties: Counselor Education and Supervision, General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Central College

Pella, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Clarke College

Dubuque, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Specialties: General Psychology, Neuroscience
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Dordt College

Sioux Center, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA

Specialties: General Psychology, Human Services
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Specialties: General Psychology, Human Services
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

Specialties: Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Neuroscience, Social Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, COAMFTE

Iowa Wesleyan College

Mount Pleasant, IA

Specialties: General Psychology, Human Services
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

Specialties: Behavioral Neuroscience, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Mount Mercy College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Northwestern College - Offers Online Programs

Specialties: General Psychology, Pastoral Counseling
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Specialties: Forensic Psychology, General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Specialties: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Counselor Education and Supervision, Developmental Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor Education, School Psychology, Social-Personality Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: APA, ASPPB, CACREP

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Specialties: General Psychology, Geriatric Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Certificate, Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Specialist Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NASP

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Specialties: Counselor Education and Supervision, Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology
Degree Types: Masters Degree, Doctorate Degree
Accreditation: CACREP, NCATE, NASP

Waldorf College

Forest City, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

Specialties: General Psychology
Degree Types: Bachelors Degree