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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- 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.