Registered Nursing at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 394 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University.
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Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University
Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 88% women (347) and 12% men (47).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 305 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 86% were women (263) and 14% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 72 |
| Black / African American | 119 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 89 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 94% were women (84) and 6% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 39%.*
*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 Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.