Registered Nursing at National University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at National University. Get started with the following essential facts.
National University is in San Diego, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 355 registered nursing degrees were granted at National University.
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Studying Online at National University
Online coursework is an option at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at National University
These rankings give you a sense of how National University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #65 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #94 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #115 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1702 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #65 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #94 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #115 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #301 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1702 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at National University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at National University are 72% women (257) and 28% men (98).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at National University
Of the 262 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at National University, 70% were women (184) and 30% were men (78).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at National University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 61 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| Unknown | 32 |
Minority students account for 57% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at National University, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at National University
Among the 37 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at National University, 76% were women (28) and 24% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at National University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at National University, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at National University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.