by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for nursing practice students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 38 degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
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The nursing practice program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Practice rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing Practice School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Practice Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing practice degrees they offer, see the list below.
Every student pursuing a degree in nursing practice needs to take a look at University of Iowa. Iowa is a very large public university located in the small city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from University of Iowa
Morningside College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 6 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Morningside in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Morningside College
Allen College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice. Located in the small city of Waterloo, Allen College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were approximately 4 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Allen College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Allen College
Graceland University - Lamoni is a great decision for students interested in a degree in nursing practice. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Lamoni. This university ranks 18th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were approximately 2 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at Graceland Lamoni in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nursing practice from Graceland University - LamoniLearn about other programs related to Nursing Practice that might interest you.
BS in Nursing - RN to BSN - Accelerated RN to MSN
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand the demands placed on today's nursing professionals. When it comes to your education, consider saving money and time by electing the RN to MSN pathway. Eligible students will complete graduate courses within their undergraduate program. This pathway allows you to gain a BSN along the way and ultimately shorten your time within the MSN Nursing Education or Population Healthcare tracks.
Explore all the Best Nursing Practice Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 742 | 775 |
| Missouri | 693 | 266 |
| Kansas | 599 | 84 |
| Nebraska | 500 | 85 |
| North Dakota | 416 | 11 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Practice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,545 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 296 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 41 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 26 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 13 |
| School Nursing | 11 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
