Nursing at Luther College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Luther College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luther College is in Decorah, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 nursing degrees were granted at Luther College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luther College
Distance learning is available at Luther College. Of 1,384 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Luther College
Use these rankings to compare Luther College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 207 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #34 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #180 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1566 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Luther College
Those who finish Luther College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,140 |
| 2 years | $65,441 |
| 3 years | $66,753 |
| 4 years | $65,542 |
| 5 years | $74,923 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Luther College earn a median of $65,542, compared with $52,815 for all Luther College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Luther College comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Luther College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Luther College are 85% women (39) and 15% men (7).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Luther College
Of the 46 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Luther College, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Luther College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Luther College, 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 Luther College
This Nursing program at Luther College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Luther College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.