by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Briar Cliff University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Briar Cliff University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #1,079 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,079 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Iowa | 8 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 69 of 209 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Briar Cliff University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Briar Cliff University conferred 19 master’s degrees in nursing.
Briar Cliff University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 21 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 309 |
Every one of the 19 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Briar Cliff University identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Briar Cliff University were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Briar Cliff University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Briar Cliff University awarded 13 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Briar Cliff University awarded 5 master’s completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Briar Cliff University granted 1 master’s completion in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Briar Cliff University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in nursing.
Briar Cliff University is not yet ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from Briar Cliff University identified as men.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Briar Cliff University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Briar Cliff University with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Briar Cliff University conferred 1 professional certificate completion in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Briar Cliff University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 25 |
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