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Best Nursing Schools in Dubuque, Iowa (2026)

Dubuque has 7 nursing programs across 4 program types. 3 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Dubuque by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Clarke University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Dubuque, IA•$39,600

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Dubuque

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Clarke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$12,224
Clarke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$12,224
Clarke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$12,224
Clarke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$12,224
Clarke University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$39,600
Clarke University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$39,600
University of Dubuque
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$40,065

Programs in Dubuque by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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