Welcome to Iowa State University Graduate College

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Graduate College trail

Graduate College

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Welcome to the Graduate College. At Iowa State you will develop advanced knowledge and a broad range of professional skills to help solve some of our world's greatest challenges. Our graduate programs in 100 fields of study connect you with world-renowned faculty members: together you will advance our understanding of the world, its people and help build a sustainable, healthy future. We are dedicated to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Our graduate student services include the Writing Center, career services, workshops, and a Leadership Academy. Best of all, graduate study at Iowa State offers growth in a friendly, personal environment in which your professors and peers will support your ambitions and pursuit of knowledge. Before we get started, let me explain the many ways in which you can explore our graduate programs at Iowa State University: - You can jump to the next program by clicking on the "Next Stop" button - Or, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any program by using the list - Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking on the 360, photos, or video icons.

Aerospace Engineering trail

Aerospace Engineering

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The ISU College of Engineering consistently ranks among the best in the nation, and the aerospace engineering program is no exception. In fact, Iowa State aerospace graduates were named the top source hired by aerospace and defense companies by Aviation Week and Space Technology. As a graduate student, you will have access to state-of-the-art equipment to conduct research and expand your knowledge through hands-on experience. With alumni ranging from astronauts to CEOs of the world's largest aerospace companies, the program has a rich history of cultivating talent.

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering trail

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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Iowa State University was founded with agriculture in mind, and today's agricultural and biosystems engineering program continues to pave the way in today's industry. With internationally renowned faculty and a growing list of facilities and labs, the program offers master's of science, masters of engineering, and PhD degrees in agricultural and biosystems engineering. A new 70,000-square-foot facility unveiled in 2014 provides you the facilities and community to connect, discover and grow. Our mission is to help you conduct interdisciplinary, systems-level research. We are helping build the future by maintaining our strong connections with agricultural communities.

Agronomy trail

Agronomy

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Are you a protector of human health? Keeper of the land? Confronter of world hunger? Would you like to apply science to fuel and feed our global society? Then, the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State is the perfect place for you. The Department of Agronomy offers graduate degree programs in agricultural meteorology, agronomy, crop production and physiology, plant breeding, and soil science, with the mission to make crop production more efficient, more productive, and economically and environmentally sustainable. As a graduate student you will collaborate with faculty and fellow students to build the body of scientific knowledge, ranging from basic molecular-level discovery to field-oriented projects.

Animal Science trail

Animal Science

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Welcome to the Animal Science program, where world-renowned faculty work side-by-side with you to provide unmatched developmental opportunities in livestock production and related industries. The program provides a unique learning environment with a variety of interdepartmental majors, creating a diverse blend of students and faculty. Integrating science, practice, and innovation, you will connect with faculty and peers to discover new, scientific knowledge and information to confront the challenges of the future. The growth you will experience during your time at Iowa State will shape your professional career, preparing you to be a technology and thought leader in government, academia, and industry.

Biomedical Sciences trail

Biomedical Sciences

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The College of Veterinary Medicine offers multiple options for graduate students pursuing careers in biomedical sciences. With either PhD, traditional and accelerated MS, and concurrent DVM degrees available, you can choose your own path in the biomedical sciences program. You can conduct research in neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease, neurotoxicology, vaccine development, parasitology, nutrition and cancer, learning and memory, and much more in state-of-the-art facilities. Whether it is gaining the hands-on lab experience you need, or advancing your career in technical training, the biomedical sciences program provides the tools required for a successful career.

Business trail

Business

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Open yourself to new possibilities with the College of Business at Iowa State. Whether you want to balance your technical or science background, move in a new career direction, or take your business career to new heights, our graduate programs will help you accomplish your goals. The College of Business at Iowa State is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and provides an innovative educational experience linking classroom theory with real-world practices taught by world-renowned scholars. You will benefit from faculty and staff who are dedicated, approachable, and responsive, creating an unmatched business education experience in a variety of disciplines.

Chemical and Biological Engineering trail

Chemical and Biological Engineering

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The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Iowa State is an academia of faculty and students immersed in nationally and internationally recognized chemical and biological research. As a graduate student you will collaborate with passionate faculty researchers who seek to solve problems and launch innovation in today's sustainability, energy, food, and health industries. The department is at the forefront of research and development, and is home to a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center focused on chemicals and biorenewables. The center's mission is to develop the fundamental knowledge, technology and industrial partnerships needed for industrial chemical production to be transformed from a petroleum-based industry to a renewable resource-based industry.

Chemistry trail

Chemistry

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Iowa State University offers one of the largest and best chemistry graduate programs in the nation, with majors in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. With facilities that include a brand new $75 million laboratory in Hach Hall, you will perform cutting-edge research projects in a number of world-class facilities. With chemistry being at the center of many sciences such as physics, engineering, and biology, our students become leaders in solving many of the world's major problems. Learning from faculty that are leaders in their fields, you will have career options of tackling climate change, improving the environment, and increasing renewable energy resources.

Computer Science trail

Computer Science

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Expanding knowledge and research is at the heart of every graduate program, and earning an MS or PhD in Computer Science from Iowa State University does that and more. A large and diverse faculty will provide you an advanced graduate curriculum and research-based training. Some of your options include interdisciplinary work environments of interdepartmental graduate majors, such as Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Information Assurance, Human-Computer Interaction, and Neuroscience. The department is committed to sustaining strong research programs in computer science to address world challenges in environment, food, health, energy, and security. You will collaborate with talented peers and connect with faculty committed to your professional growth.

Design trail

Design

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Are you in search of a graduate art, design or planning degree? Iowa State University has an option that will fit you. With graduate majors ranging from architecture to urban design and everything in between, the College of Design offers more than a dozen degrees to help you become a successful designer, planner, and artist. Award-winning faculty engage graduate students by helping them explore ideas and methods as they collaborate with professionals from around the world. Our mission is to enhance human experience: we value innovation, curiosity, collaboration. As part of our community you will work on interdisciplinary challenges expanding your knowledge, skills, and creativity and opening doors to new careers.

Ecology and Evolution Biology trail

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate program is designed for students interested in the study of ecological systems and the mechanisms that regulate the pattern and rate of evolutionary change within and among species. You will conduct research in areas such as controlling the composition, structure, and functional processes of ecological systems. During courses you will connect with talented peers and committed faculty. For many students a highlight are the extended field trips where you gain hands-on experience in the field and develop lifelong friendships. Our community helps you develop the knowledge, skills, and professional network to excel in basic and applied research careers in either academia, government, and industry.

Education trail

Education

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Graduate students in the School of Education are exposed to a rigorous and socially meaningful graduate education that prepares you to engage in your field of study at the highest level. You have a range of opportunities through the School of Education: graduate certificates, practitioner licensure programs, and masters and doctoral degrees. As a graduate of our programs, we anticipate you will go on to do great things in your field. Our alumni serve as faculty at research-intensive universities, presidents of community colleges, superintendents and principals in school districts, and practitioners in P-12 schools and college and university student affairs offices across the nation.

Electrical and Computer Engineering trail

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs ranked among the top in the country. As a graduate student, you work closely with internationally recognized faculty and get one-on-one mentoring from your major professor: our commitment is to prepare you so you can make an impact in the global economy. Iowa State is a Research Intensive university, which means you can participate in pioneering research. The National Research Council recently ranked our electrical engineering PhD program among the top 28 nationwide. You can research topics in electrical and computer engineering ranging from developing a novel ultrasound therapy system to inventing new approaches and techniques for enhancing cybersecurity.

Food Science and Technology trail

Food Science and Technology

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The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is leading the charge in finding new ways to support our country's nutritional needs. Whether it is discovering new biofuels from algae or improving shelf life of a food product, our graduate program is on the cutting edge of everything food science. Our program offers you a range graduate degrees ranging from minors all the way to doctorates with multiple areas of concentration to pursue. By working in labs side-by-side with professional faculty, you play a vital role in the research that shapes our food science future.

Genetics and Genomics trail

Genetics and Genomics

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The Genetics and Genomics Graduate Program at Iowa State offers MS and PhD degrees, in fields such as animal genetics, disease genetics, evolution, and virology. While the areas of research may differ, students connect with peers and faculty through their common passion for genetics and genomics. You will start your graduate journey with a rotation of different labs that exposes you to different ideas, techniques, and helps you build faculty and peer connections. By participating in cutting-edge research, you will advance the knowledge skills that prepare you for leadership roles in the professional world. Our graduates have found professional success from careers in academia to leading researchers in genetic corporations.

Human Computer Interaction trail

Human Computer Interaction

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The Human Computer Interaction program is an interdepartmental graduate major created to foster research excellence in how cognitive science and human factors impact the design technology-infused environments. Research opportunities cover the widest possible spectrum of human experiences and activities. We offer some of the most advanced technological resources in the world including the Virtual Reality Applications Center, so you can conduct research using high tech facilities. But our strength is the collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit with faculty members that represent more than 60 departments at the university. As part of our community you will work on significant challenges expanding your knowledge, skills, and creativity and opening doors to new careers.

Kinesiology trail

Kinesiology

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By earning a graduate degree in Kinesiology at Iowa State you will gain advanced knowledge and expertise in the study of human physical activity and health promotion & disease prevention. Our program offers both masters and doctorate degrees, which provide you the platform to obtain teaching licenses or continue work in advanced research. Our programs are based on a mentoring model where you are linked with your chosen faculty mentor: This builds a close working relationship where you conduct focused research. Our community of faculty and fellow graduate students provide key support you advance your knowledge and develop skills that prepare you for leadership roles in the professional world.

Material Science and Engineering trail

Materials Science and Engineering

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As a student in the Materials Science and Engineering program you will work on the most complex problems in cutting-edge materials science, both designing new materials and improving existing ones. Our program integrates the four main areas of material science, from synthesis and processing, structure, properties, to applications of materials. Our community of faculty will mentor you as you conduct research, and help you develop broader, critical skills such as communicating research results, and writing concise and persuasive grant proposals. Our program is not only one of the largest and highly-rated MSE programs in the nation, but boasts an impressive record of award-winning alumni as we continue to grow.

Mechanical Engineering trail

Mechanical Engineering

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Iowa State's mechanical engineering graduate program offers you the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on critical national and global problems. Our graduates positively impact society. We have multiple areas of specialization, including biological and nanoscale sciences, clean energy technologies, and complex fluid systems. You will work closely with accomplished faculty in state-of-the-art facilities to achieve breakthroughs and innovative engineering solutions. Our goal is to foster creativity through research and to provide you with an opportunity to make lasting discoveries. With the technical knowledge and skills our graduates gain, they are prepared to solve critical national and global problems as they connect, discover, and grow in their own research.

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