by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geriatric Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/geriatric-nurse-nursing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geriatric nurse/nursing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the geriatric nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Graceland University Lamoni the best value for a degree in geriatric nurse/nursing in Iowa. Graceland University Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lamoni. In-state tuition and fees average $19,848. Geriatric Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $30,754 in student loans. Early-career geriatric nurse/nursing graduates make about $97,582. That is a strong return on a $30,754 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Briar Cliff University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value geriatric nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,642. Students borrow a median of $29,918 to complete the geriatric nurse/nursing program here. Early-career geriatric nurse/nursing graduates make about $61,105. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Morningside College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value geriatric nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,519. Geriatric Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geriatric nurse/nursing degree recipients from Morningside College generally make around $84,126. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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