Nursing Science at Duquesne University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing Science, take a look at what Duquesne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duquesne University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 216 nursing science degrees were awarded at Duquesne University.
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Studying Online at Duquesne University
Online coursework is an option at Duquesne University. Among 8,234 students, 561 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Duquesne University
Rankings can help you compare Duquesne University’s Nursing Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 55 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 55 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at Duquesne University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Science graduates at Duquesne University are 88% women (191) and 12% men (25).
Nursing Science Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University
Among the 209 bachelor’s nursing science graduates at Duquesne University, 88% were women (184) and 12% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at Duquesne University
Of the 7 doctoral nursing science graduates at Duquesne University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Duquesne University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Students who finish Nursing Science program at Duquesne University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| 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.