Registered Nursing at Abilene Christian University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Abilene Christian University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 registered nursing degrees were granted at Abilene Christian University.
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Studying Online at Abilene Christian University
Many students take online classes at Abilene Christian University. Of 5,219 students, 1,583 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 805 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Abilene Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Abilene Christian University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #41 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 188 |
| Best Value | Texas | #95 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #162 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #536 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1603 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Abilene Christian University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Abilene Christian University are 80% women (36) and 20% men (9).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Abilene Christian University
Of the 45 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Abilene Christian University, 80% were women (36) and 20% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Abilene Christian University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Abilene Christian University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Abilene Christian University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.