by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Iowa came in at #58. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 240 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 215 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Iowa. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 51 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,368 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,078 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Iowa is $220 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
The nursing program at Iowa awarded 240 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Iowa nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Iowa. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 251 |
| Medicine | 154 |
| Communication Sciences | 115 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 110 |
| Allied Health Professions | 98 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.