Registered nursing / Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. Review its reported cost, length, completion, and employment before asking the provider for current enrollment details.

Program snapshotHistorical report

$77,280reported tuition & fees
Program length
120 weeks
Completed
80%
Employed, Q2 after exit
85%
Provider location
Des Moines, IA

Rates describe past participant groups, not a prediction or current price.

Source file modified April 29, 2026Outcome cohort period not providedData definitions

At a glance

Tuition and fees
$77,280
Tuition + books and supplies
$80,716Reported amount; other charges may apply
Program length
120 weeks
Completed
80% 278 of 347 exits
Employed 2 quarters later
85% 346 of 406 eligible
Median earnings in 2nd quarter after exit
$12,715

What the numbers tell you

The reported tuition and fees for a participant who is not funded through WIOA are $77,280, plus $3,436 in reported books and supplies. The program reported 278 completions among 347 exits. Of 406 people eligible for follow-up, 346 were employed in the second quarter after leaving.

The earnings figure is the median amount earned during that quarter by employed participants. It is not annual pay, a starting salary, or a prediction for a prospective student.

Among the 4 full courses in our federally reported comparison near Des Moines, 3 report lower tuition than this program. That comparison excludes endorsement add-ons and programs without enough published outcomes; it does not include current enrollment prices.

Tuition in context

The median reported tuition among the 16 qualifying registered nursing programs in Iowa is $16,780. This program’s $77,280 tuition is $60,500 above it. Courses can differ in length, credential, included supplies, and current price, so compare the full written cost before enrolling.

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