Registered Nursing at Duke University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Duke University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 206 registered nursing degrees were granted at Duke University.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Many students take online classes at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Duke University
Rankings can help you compare Duke University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #80 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #501 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1742 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Duke University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Duke University are 85% women (176) and 15% men (30).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Duke University
Of the 206 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Duke University, 85% were women (176) and 15% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 116 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 34 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 38% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Duke University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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