# University of Dubuque: Nursing (bachelor's)

Dubuque, IA. IPEDS 153278, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dubuque/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,628
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,710 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in IA: 12 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (17 colleges, $75,832): -$2,122
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,502

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,710 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,106 | $77,494 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,318 | $82,681 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,480 | $83,374 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,660 | $105,545 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,908 | $110,886 | 3.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's College | $85,214 | $29,000 | $19,820 | 100% |
| Morningside University | $84,033 | $28,000 | $31,320 | 50% |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $80,619 | $30,754 | $18,504 | 42% |
| Coe College | $79,294 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 66% |
| University of Iowa | $78,836 | $24,811 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Luther College | $77,569 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| William Penn University | $76,625 | not reported | $22,601 | 33% |
| Upper Iowa University | $76,345 | $35,004 | $20,942 | 34% |
| Saint Ambrose University | $75,832 | $27,000 | $24,691 | 61% |
| Mount Mercy University | $75,613 | $27,000 | $20,168 | 58% |
| Clarke University | $74,114 | $27,000 | $24,479 | 56% |
| University of Dubuque | $73,710 | $29,750 | $23,386 | 40% |
| Allen College | $73,177 | $31,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Grand View University | $73,047 | $27,000 | $21,774 | 54% |
| Northwestern College | $71,322 | $27,000 | $25,907 | 66% |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $71,148 | $30,500 | $26,924 | 66% |
| Dordt University | $66,190 | $24,500 | $25,807 | 70% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $76,790 Dubuque, IA, $78,630 IA, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $99,240 Dubuque, IA, $101,940 IA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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