Nursing at Athens State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Athens State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Athens State University is located in Athens, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 nursing degrees were awarded at Athens State University.
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Online Class Availability at Athens State University
Distance learning is available at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) studied exclusively online and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Athens State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Athens State University are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Athens State University
Among the 10 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Athens State University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Athens State University
The Nursing program at Athens State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Athens State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.