Registered Nursing at James Madison University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University sits in Harrisonburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 274 registered nursing degrees were granted at James Madison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 498 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #34 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #386 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1319 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at James Madison University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at James Madison University are 92% women (252) and 8% men (22).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 274 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at James Madison University, 92% were women (252) and 8% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 208 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.