by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern College as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #986 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 986 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Iowa | 6 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 60 of 208 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at Northwestern College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern College handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Northwestern College ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 48 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 605 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern College, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,415, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,350 | $36,400 |
| Fees | $310 | $310 |
Read more about Northwestern College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 17% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern College are White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern College awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).