Nursing Science at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Nursing Science, take a look at what Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 nursing science degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.
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Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s Nursing Science program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 55 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Science graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 90% women (9) and 10% men (1).
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 10 doctoral nursing science degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Science program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
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