Registered nursing / Iowa

Registered nursing programs in Iowa.

Compare 16 qualifying programs from 13 providers across Iowa. Review reported tuition and outcomes together, then request current details from a provider.

State comparisonIA

16programs with comparable outcomes
Distinct providers
13
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2

This is a screened subset, not every training option in the state.

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Reported cost / Iowa

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Tuition and fees for 16 screened registered nursing programs range from $8,000 to $77,280. Compare length, credentials, and outcomes as well as price.

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16 programs

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ProgramReported formatTuition & feesLengthCompletedEmployed after exitMedian earnings
Associate Degree Nursing, AASDes Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IAIn person$15,540+ $5,052 books and supplies = $20,592 reported total80 weeks57%514/899 exits92%903/983 eligible$14,265second quarter
Associate Degree Nursing *ADN.AASNortheast Iowa Community College · Calmar, IAIn person$17,955+ $3,530 books and supplies = $21,485 reported total92 weeks85%198/232 exits94%308/328 eligible$16,536second quarter
Nursing - Accelerated/Online RN-BSNMount Mercy University · Cedar Rapids, IAOnline$16,680+ $1,200 books and supplies = $17,880 reported total50 weeks83%66/80 exits97%66/68 eligible$16,990second quarter
NursingKirkwood Community College · Cedar Rapids, IAIn person$18,060+ $10,442 books and supplies = $28,502 reported total96 weeks20%425/2137 exits88%1761/2010 eligible$11,855second quarter
Associate Degree NursingSouthwestern Community College · Creston, IAIn person$16,880+ $3,227 books and supplies = $20,107 reported total78 weeks83%124/149 exits98%131/134 eligible$16,864second quarter
NursingEastern Iowa Community Colleges · Davenport, IAIn person$15,600+ $2,050 books and supplies = $17,650 reported total88 weeks71%418/585 exits83%409/492 eligible$12,286second quarter
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IAHybrid$37,926+ $2,086 books and supplies = $40,012 reported total52 weeks97%690/709 exits83%507/611 eligible$14,675second quarter
Associate of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IAIn person$58,880+ $2,710 books and supplies = $61,590 reported total90 weeks85%154/182 exits91%118/129 eligible$12,563second quarter
Bachelor of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IAHybrid$77,280+ $3,436 books and supplies = $80,716 reported total120 weeks80%278/347 exits85%346/406 eligible$12,715second quarter
Associate Degree NursingIowa Central Community College · Fort Dodge, IAIn person$17,472+ $3,785 books and supplies = $21,257 reported total75 weeks64%221/344 exits97%174/180 eligible$13,963second quarter
Associate Degree Nursing (E/MVADN) CIP: 513801.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03Iowa Valley Community College District · Marshalltown, IAIn person$12,376+ $2,384 books and supplies = $14,760 reported total44 weeks83%156/188 exits99%157/158 eligible$15,005second quarter
Associate Degree NursingIndian Hills Community College · Ottumwa, IAIn person$26,318+ $0 books and supplies = $26,318 reported total96 weeks71%99/139 exits91%145/159 eligible$14,246second quarter
Associate Degree NursingNorthwest Iowa Community College · Sheldon, IAIn person$9,640+ $2,359 books and supplies = $11,999 reported total84 weeks51%73/143 exits85%88/104 eligible$16,161second quarter
Bachelor of Science in NursingSt. Luke's College · Sioux City, IAOnline$8,000+ $200 books and supplies = $8,200 reported total64 weeks64%87/135 exits94%123/131 eligible$16,145second quarter
Associate of Science in NursingSt. Luke's College · Sioux City, IAHybrid$14,440+ $1,200 books and supplies = $15,640 reported total72 weeks66%111/167 exits94%158/168 eligible$11,769second quarter
Nursing - AASWestern Iowa Tech Community College · Sioux City, IAIn person$14,746+ $2,988 books and supplies = $17,734 reported total78 weeks47%249/531 exits85%358/420 eligible$14,252second quarter

The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations