Registered Nursing at Emporia State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Emporia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Emporia State University is in Emporia, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 registered nursing degrees were granted at Emporia State University.
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Online Class Availability at Emporia State University
Many students take online classes at Emporia State University. Among 4,557 students, 2,347 (52%) studied exclusively online and 1,016 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Emporia State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Emporia State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #108 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #108 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1123 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1252 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Emporia State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Emporia State University are 84% women (32) and 16% men (6).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Emporia State University
Of the 34 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Emporia State University, 88% were women (30) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Emporia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Emporia State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Emporia State University
Among the 4 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Emporia State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Emporia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Emporia State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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