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Browse 35 nursing schools in Iowa. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Iowa Western Community College is a public school in Council Bluffs, Iowa offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,930.
Kirkwood Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Total enrollment is about 12,800 students.
University of Dubuque is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Dubuque, Iowa with about 1,757 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,190 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,790, Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 23,700 students.
Southeastern Community College is a public school in West Burlington, Iowa offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $36,882 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,496, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 685 students.
Hawkeye Community College is a public school in Waterloo, Iowa offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Iowa Lakes Community College is a smaller public institution in Estherville, Iowa with about 1,945 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,108 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Allen College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Waterloo, Iowa with about 483 students. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | $6,930 | 37.6% | 1 | |
| 27 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | $6,176 | 37.9% | 1 | |
| 28 | University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | $42,095 | 40.2% | 1 | |
| 29 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | $5,790 | 34% | 1 | |
| 30 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | $6,420 | 41% | 1 | |
| 31 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | $5,496 | 35.9% | 1 | |
| 32 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | $6,525 | 32.3% | 2 | |
| 33 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | $7,392 | 30.8% | 1 | |
| 34 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | $5,040 | 38.2% | 2 | |
| 35 | Allen College | Waterloo, IA | $20,444 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
