2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Iowa City, Iowa

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Iowa City, Iowa for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Iowa City.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Iowa City, the state of Iowa, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Iowa offers 31 nursing schools consisting of 0 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 13 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Iowa City there are 1 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Iowa City to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Iowa City offer 7 nursing degree levels including: APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree and MSN to DNP.

To meet the diverse needs of Iowa City healthcare needs, nursing programs in Iowa City offer 7 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Iowa City have never been more flexible. Iowa City nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 2 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Iowa including Campus and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Iowa City Nursing Schools

Compare Iowa Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	0	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	N/A%	95.62%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	N/A% to N/A%	95.62% to 95.62%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Iowa City. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Iowa City to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

University of Iowa

101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA - 52242-1316
((31) 9) -335-3500

Located in Iowa City, University of Iowa is one of the premier public research universities in the country. With 175 years of educational service, it is the state’s oldest higher educational institution. Its College of Nursing places emphasis on holistic patient care provision. The curriculum is designed to provide a

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 4
National Rank BSN: 93
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 95.80%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Iowa has 25 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Iowa City does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Iowa's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Ankeny, Calmar, Cedar Rapids, Creston, Davenport, Decorah, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Iowa Falls, Lamoni, Mason City, Mount Pleasant, Orange City, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Waterloo and West Burlington.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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