Registered Nurse Programs in Iowa: 35 Colleges and Schools
35 Iowa schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,443 students: 18 public, 17 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
35
Schools in Iowa
2,443
Graduates in 2024
18
Public colleges
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Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.3801
35 schools in Iowa graduated 2,443 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 18 public, 17 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (19), associate (18), certificate (3), master's (1).
The largest program is Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines with 325 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 35 Iowa schools
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Public · 51%
17
Private nonprofit · 49%
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Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines | 325 |
| 2 | University of Iowa | Iowa City | 232 |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | 181 |
| 4 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | 144 |
| 5 | Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | 125 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
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35 of 35 schools listed · 26 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City · 4 schools | ||||
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Public | associate | 86 | Website ↗ |
| St Luke's College | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Briar Cliff University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Morningside University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Cedar Rapids · 3 schools | ||||
| Kirkwood Community College | Public | associate | 144 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Mercy University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Coe College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Davenport · 2 schools | ||||
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Public | associate | 125 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Ambrose University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 95 | Website ↗ |
| Des Moines · 2 schools | ||||
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 325 | Website ↗ |
| Grand View University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Dubuque · 2 schools | ||||
| Clarke University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 20 | Website ↗ |
| University of Dubuque | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 2 schools | ||||
| Hawkeye Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 122 | Website ↗ |
| Allen College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 112 | Website ↗ |
| Ames · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa State University | Public | bachelor's | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Ankeny · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines Area Community College | Public | associate | 181 | Website ↗ |
| Calmar · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Public | associate | 74 | Website ↗ |
| Council Bluffs · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Western Community College | Public | associate | 110 | Website ↗ |
| Creston · 1 school | ||||
| Southwestern Community College | Public | associate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Decorah · 1 school | ||||
| Luther College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Estherville · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Public | associate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Fayette · 1 school | ||||
| Upper Iowa University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Dodge · 1 school | ||||
| Iowa Central Community College | Public | associate | 80 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa City · 1 school | ||||
| University of Iowa | Public | bachelor's | 232 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Ellsworth Community College | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Lamoni · 1 school | ||||
| Graceland University-Lamoni | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Marshalltown · 1 school | ||||
| Marshalltown Community College | Public | associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Mason City · 1 school | ||||
| North Iowa Area Community College | Public | associate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Orange City · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Oskaloosa · 1 school | ||||
| William Penn University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Ottumwa · 1 school | ||||
| Indian Hills Community College | Public | certificate, associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Sheldon · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Public | associate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux Center · 1 school | ||||
| Dordt University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| West Burlington · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Community College | Public | associate | 50 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 35 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 35 | 2,443 | this page |
| Illinois | 81 | 16,331 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Missouri | 54 | 4,123 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Minnesota | 49 | 16,327 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Wisconsin | 43 | 4,484 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Nebraska | 15 | 1,451 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 11 | 786 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Iowa
- How many RN programs are in Iowa?
- 35 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,443 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, with 325 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Iowa in Iowa City (232).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- Yes: 18 public, 17 private nonprofit of the 35 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Iowa?
- Typical RN pay in Iowa is $78,630 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.