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Graduate Schools in Des Moines, Iowa

There are at least 5 colleges in the Des Moines area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Des Moines (Ankeny, Indianola). These schools offer Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Des Moines offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management and security and law enforcement.

In addition, there are 2 business schools in the Des Moines area: Kaplan University - KHE and Drake University.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Iowa.

Graduate Schools in Des Moines

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Kaplan University KHE
Des Moines, Iowa

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  • Programs: Business And Management, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Graduate Schools in Des Moines with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

  • Programs: osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, health care facilities management, biomedical sciences, anatomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,615 students, 297 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, pharmacy, public administration, business management, adult education, educational supervision, curriculum and instruction, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,617 students, 5,279 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,220 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 550-660.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
1900 NW 4th St
Ankeny, Iowa 50023-2152

  • Programs: ministry, bible studies, theology, religion, theological and ministerial studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 389 students, 379 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 982 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-560. Math: 430-520. Writing: 370-570.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Simpson College
701 North C St
Indianola, Iowa 50125

  • Programs: teacher ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,039 students, 1,914 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,250 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-600. Math: 470-620. Writing: 470-600.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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