Registered Nursing at Nova Southeastern University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Nova Southeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nova Southeastern University sits in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 440 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University.
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Studying Online at Nova Southeastern University
Distance learning is available at Nova Southeastern University. Of 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Nova Southeastern University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #60 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #487 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1713 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #60 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #487 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1713 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Florida | #60 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #487 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1713 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Nova Southeastern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Nova Southeastern University are 88% women (386) and 12% men (54).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Among the 410 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 87% were women (358) and 13% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 98 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 231 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Nova Southeastern University
Among the 25 master’s registered nursing graduates at Nova Southeastern University, 92% were women (23) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 56% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at Nova Southeastern University
Among the 5 doctoral registered nursing graduates at Nova Southeastern University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, above the national average of 31%.*
*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 Nova Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.