Registered Nursing at Drexel University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 696 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Drexel University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University
Distance learning is available at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Drexel University
Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #71 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #239 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1786 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #71 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #239 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1786 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Drexel University are 89% women (617) and 11% men (79).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 381 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Drexel University, 85% were women (323) and 15% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 206 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 44 |
| Asian | 75 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 42% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Drexel University
Of the 285 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Drexel University, 94% were women (268) and 6% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 209 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 22% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*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
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.