by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at Iowa. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for nursing, placing at #223 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 223 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Iowa | 1 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 209 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 232 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 61 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 11 master’s degrees in nursing.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa awarded 6 master’s degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Iowa granted 3 master’s completions in clinical nurse leader in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Iowa granted 2 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 61 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa awarded 15 doctoral degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Iowa awarded 12 doctoral degrees in nurse anesthetist in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Iowa conferred 12 doctoral completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Iowa granted 9 doctoral completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
Iowa conferred 7 doctoral completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Iowa awarded 4 doctoral completions in pediatric nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Iowa conferred 1 doctoral completion in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Iowa granted 1 doctoral degree in nursing science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 8 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Iowa is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from Iowa identified as women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa awarded 8 professional certificate degrees in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Iowa. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 232 |