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Nursing at Grand View University

If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Grand View University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Grand View University is in Des Moines, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 nursing degrees were granted at Grand View University.

Studying Online at Grand View University

Distance learning is available at Grand View University. Of 1,856 students, 279 (15%) studied exclusively online and 808 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Grand View University

Rankings can help you compare Grand View University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #22 of 35
Best Value Iowa #24 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #155 of 207
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #155 of 197
Best Value Nationwide #1439 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1479 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Grand View University

Students who complete Grand View University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Grand View University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,360
2 years $54,621
3 years $53,729
4 years $55,063
5 years $63,111

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Grand View University earn a median of $55,063, compared with $49,974 for all Grand View University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Grand View University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Grand View University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Grand View University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Grand View University are 88% women (30) and 12% men (4).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Grand View University

Of the 34 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Grand View University, 88% were women (30) and 12% were men (4).

Grand View University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand View University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Grand View University

Minority students account for 15% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand View University, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Grand View University

The Nursing program at Grand View University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 34

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing program at Grand View University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

References

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