Nursing at Briar Cliff University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Briar Cliff University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Briar Cliff University is located in Sioux City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 nursing graduations were recorded at Briar Cliff University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Briar Cliff University
Distance learning is available at Briar Cliff University. Among 947 students, 174 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 109 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Briar Cliff University
Rankings can help you compare Briar Cliff University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Briar Cliff University
Those who finish Briar Cliff University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,009 |
| 2 years | $57,657 |
| 3 years | $59,664 |
| 4 years | $62,220 |
| 5 years | $70,850 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Briar Cliff University report median earnings of $62,220, compared with $60,748 for all Briar Cliff University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Briar Cliff University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Briar Cliff University are 90% women (43) and 10% men (5).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Briar Cliff University
Among the 25 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Briar Cliff University, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Briar Cliff University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Briar Cliff University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Briar Cliff University
Of the 19 master’s nursing graduates at Briar Cliff University, 100% were women (19) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Briar Cliff University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Briar Cliff University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Briar Cliff University
This Nursing program at Briar Cliff University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 25 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 16 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Briar Cliff University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.