Nurse Practitioner Programs in Iowa: 9 Colleges and Schools
9 Iowa schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 176 students: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.3805
9 schools in Iowa graduated 176 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (7), master's (5), certificate (5), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Graceland University-Lamoni in Lamoni with 60 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 9 Iowa schools
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni | 60 |
| 2 | Morningside University | Sioux City | 31 |
| 3 | University of Iowa | Iowa City | 30 |
| 4 | Allen College | Waterloo | 22 |
| 5 | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City | 16 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City · 2 schools | ||||
| Morningside University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Briar Cliff University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 1 school | ||||
| Mount Mercy University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Dubuque · 1 school | ||||
| Clarke University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Forest City · 1 school | ||||
| Waldorf University | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa City · 1 school | ||||
| University of Iowa | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Lamoni · 1 school | ||||
| Graceland University-Lamoni | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's, doctorate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Oskaloosa · 1 school | ||||
| William Penn University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 1 school | ||||
| Allen College | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 22 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 9 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | 176 | this page |
| Illinois | 20 | 3,654 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 496 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Missouri | 13 | 591 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Minnesota | 11 | 688 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Nebraska | 4 | 223 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 4 | 10 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Iowa
- How many NP programs are in Iowa?
- 9 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 176 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Graceland University-Lamoni in Lamoni, with 60 graduates in 2024, followed by Morningside University in Sioux City (31).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 9 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Iowa?
- Typical NP pay in Iowa is $130,160 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.