Nursing programs across Iowa's 13 ranked institutions produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $55,063 to $79,605. With an average program earnings of $65,005, these BSN programs demonstrate how program selection directly impacts healthcare careers and long-term earning potential.
Leading the list is Graceland University-Lamoni, achieving the highest program earnings at $79,605. The top tier includes Morningside University at $69,470 and Upper Iowa University at $68,477, demonstrating how these private colleges dominate Iowa's nursing degree landscape despite representing 92% of ranked programs.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Morningside UniversityPrivate | Sioux City, IA | $84,033 Median Nursing Earnings | $33,738 | 71.0% | 50.1% |
| #2 | Graceland University-LamoniPrivate | Lamoni, IA | $80,619 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,875 | 80.8% | 41.9% |
| #3 | Coe CollegePrivate | Cedar Rapids, IA | $79,294 Median Nursing Earnings | $11,479 | 64.0% | 65.9% |
| #4 | University Of IowaPublic | Iowa City, IA | $78,836 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,316 | 83.6% | 74.6% |
| #5 | Luther CollegePrivate | Decorah, IA | $77,569 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,517 | 71.5% | 71.1% |
| #6 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | Fayette, IA | $76,345 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,715 | 96.5% | 33.9% |
| #7 | Saint Ambrose UniversityPrivate | Davenport, IA | $75,832 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,037 | 77.3% | 61.0% |
| #8 | Mount Mercy UniversityPrivate | Cedar Rapids, IA | $75,613 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,070 | 82.5% | 57.7% |
| #9 | Clarke UniversityPrivate | Dubuque, IA | $74,114 Median Nursing Earnings | $23,405 | 71.8% | 56.1% |
| #10 | University Of DubuquePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $73,710 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,106 | 88.6% | 40.1% |
| #11 | Allen CollegePrivate | Waterloo, IA | $73,177 Median Nursing Earnings | — | — | — |
| #12 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $73,047 Median Nursing Earnings | $18,512 | 99.1% | 54.0% |
| #13 | Northwestern CollegePrivate | Orange City, IA | $71,322 Median Nursing Earnings | $27,059 | 80.4% | 66.0% |
| #14 | Dordt UniversityPrivate | Sioux Center, IA | $66,190 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,597 | 68.5% | 70.1% |
| #15 | Briar Cliff UniversityPrivate | Sioux City, IA | $57,657 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,764 | — | 47.5% |
