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Nurse Practitioners in Iowa

High-Demand Nurse Practitioner Role Offers Excellent Salary and Strong Growth

National Median: $126,260 | Job Growth: 40% | Iowa Colleges: 50

Nurse Practitioners Salary Progression

  • Entry Level: $95,000
  • Mid-Career: $125,000
  • Senior Level: $150,000
  • Top 10%: $170,000

Colleges in Iowa

CollegeTypeTuitionMedian Earnings
Allen CollegePrivate Nonprofit$71,261
Briar Cliff UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$36,956$54,475
Buena Vista UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$41,798$49,156
Capri College-DubuquePrivate For-Profit$28,266
Capri College-Cedar RapidsPrivate For-Profit$29,307
Central CollegePrivate Nonprofit$20,988$54,317
Clarke UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$40,910$55,396
Coe CollegePrivate Nonprofit$54,666$57,125
Cornell CollegePrivate Nonprofit$52,660$53,460
Des Moines Area Community CollegePublic$5,790$41,018
Divine Word CollegePrivate Nonprofit$15,600
Dordt UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$37,050$52,559
Drake UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$52,130$71,901
University of DubuquePrivate Nonprofit$42,095$51,190
Ellsworth Community CollegePublic$5,496$40,562
Emmaus Bible CollegePrivate Nonprofit$20,800$42,631
Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictPublic$4,848$39,060
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryPrivate Nonprofit$20,270$40,650
Graceland University-LamoniPrivate Nonprofit$20,950$47,361
Grand View UniversityPrivate Nonprofit$34,762$52,824
Grinnell CollegePrivate Nonprofit$68,106$62,830
Orion Technical CollegePrivate For-Profit$15,600$37,008
Hawkeye Community CollegePublic$6,525$42,849
American Hair AcademyPrivate For-Profit$28,724
Indian Hills Community CollegePublic$5,040$40,507
Iowa Central Community CollegePublic$5,496$42,046
Iowa Lakes Community CollegePublic$7,392$43,108
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic TechnologyPrivate Nonprofit
Iowa School of Beauty-Des MoinesPrivate For-Profit$25,803
Iowa State UniversityPublic$10,787$63,386

Education Paths in Iowa

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Nursing — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Advanced Practice Nursing — 2-4 years, typical cost: $30,000-$100,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Nurse Practitioners in Iowa?

The national median salary for Nurse Practitioners is $126,260. State-specific data may vary.

How many Nurse Practitioners jobs are in Iowa?

Nationally, there are 355,060 Nurse Practitioners positions.

What colleges in Iowa prepare you for a Nurse Practitioners career?

There are 50 colleges in Iowa that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.