Registered Nursing at Messiah University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Messiah University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Messiah University sits in Mechanicsburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Messiah University.
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Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Online coursework is an option at Messiah University. Among 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Messiah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Messiah University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 71 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #54 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #96 of 257 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #198 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #342 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1604 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Messiah University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Messiah University are 70% women (30) and 30% men (13).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Messiah University
Among the 43 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Messiah University, 70% were women (30) and 30% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Messiah University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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