Registered nursing / Iowa / Des Moines
Compare registered nursing programs near Des Moines.
See 4 programs from 2 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Des Moines. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
Local comparison30-mile radius
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- 2
- Reported tuition range
- $15,540–$77,280
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IA | 0.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $37,926+ $2,086 books and supplies = $40,012 reported total | 52 weeks | 97%690/709 exits | 83%507/611 eligible | $14,675second quarter |
| Associate of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IA | 0.7 mistraight line | In person | $58,880+ $2,710 books and supplies = $61,590 reported total | 90 weeks | 85%154/182 exits | 91%118/129 eligible | $12,563second quarter |
| Bachelor of Science in NursingMercy College of Health Sciences · Des Moines, IA | 0.7 mistraight line | Hybrid | $77,280+ $3,436 books and supplies = $80,716 reported total | 120 weeks | 80%278/347 exits | 85%346/406 eligible | $12,715second quarter |
| Associate Degree Nursing, AASDes Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA | 9.5 mistraight line | In person | $15,540+ $5,052 books and supplies = $20,592 reported total | 80 weeks | 57%514/899 exits | 92%903/983 eligible | $14,265second quarter |
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Associate Degree Nursing, AAS at Des Moines Area Community College has the lowest reported combined amount: $20,592 ($15,540 tuition and fees + $5,052 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $20,592 to $80,716. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
One related occupation is Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.