Registered Nursing at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster sits in Lancaster, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 374 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster
Online coursework is an option at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. Among 1,439 students, 278 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 571 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster
Use these rankings to compare Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #69 of 71 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #72 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #242 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #253 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1779 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1811 of 1,843 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #69 of 71 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #72 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #242 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #253 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1779 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1811 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster are 91% women (339) and 9% men (35).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster
Among the 247 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, 91% were women (224) and 9% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 157 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 38 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster
Among the 127 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, 91% were women (115) and 9% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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.