Top DNP Programs in Iowa
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
4 schools in Iowa reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (4)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College | Waterloo, IA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate | CCNE |
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP-FNP | CCNE |