2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa

Finding the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Iowa. In total, 2,966 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Iowa.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Iowa to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Top Iowa Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Nursing

#1

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

28 Undergraduate Certificates

$21,463 Average Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Hawkeye Community College the best school in Iowa for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the small city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Hawkeye Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,463.

Full Nursing at Hawkeye Community College Report

#2

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA

10 Undergraduate Certificates

$25,336 Average Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Indian Hills Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Ottumwa.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at IHCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $25,336.

Full Nursing at Indian Hills Community College Report

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

• Read more about our ranking methodology.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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