Doctoral Degree   Iowa

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Registered Nursing

8 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

8 Colleges
📍 Iowa
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–8 of 8 colleges in Iowa

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.8%
Annual cost
$52,436/yr
Grad earnings
$60,787
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
N/A
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Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$50,429/yr
Grad earnings
$55,494
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
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Clarke University
Dubuque, Iowa
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.2%
Annual cost
$52,899/yr
Grad earnings
$55,396
SAT avg
1,060
ACT mid
21
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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$49,693/yr
Grad earnings
$54,475
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Registered Nursing in Iowa?
8 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Iowa, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Iowa?
Allen College leads with median graduate earnings of $71,261 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Iowa have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Mount Mercy University, Morningside University, Clarke University, Briar Cliff University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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