Nursing at Benedictine College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Benedictine College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Benedictine College is in Atchison, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 nursing degrees were granted at Benedictine College.
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Studying Online at Benedictine College
Many students take online classes at Benedictine College. Of 2,535 students, 125 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Benedictine College
Graduates of Benedictine College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $55,383 |
| 3 years | $54,526 |
| 4 years | $58,658 |
| 5 years | $60,367 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Benedictine College take home a median $58,658, compared with $45,938 for all Benedictine College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Benedictine College stands at $22,223.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Benedictine College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Benedictine College are 89% women (31) and 11% men (4).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Benedictine College
Of the 35 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Benedictine College, 89% were women (31) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedictine College, 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 Benedictine College
This Nursing program at Benedictine College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 35 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Benedictine College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.