Nursing at Delaware State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Delaware State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delaware State University is in Dover, DE.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 nursing degrees were awarded at Delaware State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Delaware State University
Distance learning is available at Delaware State University. Among 5,327 students, 655 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,466 (65%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Delaware State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Delaware State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Delaware | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #118 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #191 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1048 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1111 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Delaware State University
Graduates of Delaware State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,821 |
| 2 years | $72,022 |
| 3 years | $69,183 |
| 4 years | $74,284 |
| 5 years | $84,512 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Delaware State University earn a median of $74,284, compared with $47,744 for all Delaware State University graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Delaware State University is $29,861.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Delaware State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Delaware State University are 98% women (46) and 2% men (1).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Delaware State University
Of the 42 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Delaware State University, 98% were women (41) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Delaware State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Delaware State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Delaware State University
Among the 5 master’s nursing graduates at Delaware State University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Delaware State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Delaware State University, higher 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 Delaware State University
This Nursing program at Delaware State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 47 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Delaware State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.