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Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Schools in Iowa

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs in Iowa ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 16
Avg major earnings: $62,305

Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Iowa

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#School4yr Earnings
1University of Iowa

#311 national

$64,690
2Luther College

#368 national

$65,542
3Saint Ambrose University

#457 national

$65,050
4Dordt University

#602 national

$64,987
5Coe College

#622 national

$66,175
6Mount Mercy University

#853 national

$63,866
7Northwestern College

#941 national

N/A
8Clarke University

#949 national

$58,400
9Morningside University

#1017 national

$69,470
10Grand View University

#1295 national

$55,063

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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