Nursing at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) studied exclusively online and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Iowa
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 207 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #20 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #143 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1336 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 207 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #20 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #143 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1336 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 207 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #20 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #143 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #255 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1336 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,170 |
| 2 years | $69,819 |
| 3 years | $71,142 |
| 4 years | $76,580 |
| 5 years | $91,033 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Iowa report median earnings of $76,580, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Iowa comes in at $24,811.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Iowa
The Nursing program at University of Iowa includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 232 |
| Nursing Administration | 3 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 9 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 12 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 15 |
| Nursing Science | 7 |
| School Nursing | 4 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Practice | 15 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.