Registered Nursing at Fitchburg State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Fitchburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fitchburg State University is in Fitchburg, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 137 registered nursing degrees were granted at Fitchburg State University.
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Studying Online at Fitchburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Fitchburg State University. Among 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Fitchburg State University
Use these rankings to compare Fitchburg State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #8 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 93 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #18 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #967 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University are 91% women (125) and 9% men (12).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fitchburg State University
Among the 137 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Fitchburg State University, 91% were women (125) and 9% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State 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
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Fitchburg State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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
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